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Independence for Derek: prosthetic leg
Help Derek get a prosthetic leg so He can join the school sports day.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom1,838 views
I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at the London Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,750.
My current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home.
We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $5,750 goes:
• prosthetic leg: $5,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $150
• First-year servicing plan: $350
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Derek
We're at 13% thanks to 16 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Small update. $320 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
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Sending good thoughts, Derek. Looking forward to the next update
thinking of you and your family, Derek. Wishing Derek a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Thinking of London.
Good luck, Derek. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Bergamo.
Sending good thoughts, Derek. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of London.
Keep going, Derek. Your post was clear and honest.