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Independence for Daniela: prosthetic leg

Help Daniela get a prosthetic leg so She can go outside without waiting for someone to push.

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Fernanda Luana Vasconcelos
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Caxias do Sul
Daniela lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at the Caxias do Sul Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,750. Her current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment Daniela could go outside without waiting for someone to push. It would change everyday life for the whole family. We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $2,750 goes: • prosthetic leg: $2,600 • Fitting and training sessions: $55 • Delivery and set-up: $25 • First-year servicing plan: $70 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Fernanda

Updates from Fernanda

  1. We're at 39% thanks to 17 of you. I made the first payment toward prosthetic leg. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($894 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Caxias do Sul: we've started the first stage. We're at 5% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Fernanda

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  • Hope it all works out, Fernanda. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Mumbai

    • Naomi ObrienAddress verified

      Good luck. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 28 people at work. God bless.

      • shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Kota

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