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Independence for Farhana: prosthetic leg
Farhana needs a prosthetic leg that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,100.
🇮🇳 Hubballi, Karnataka, India1,844 views
I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at the Hubballi Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,100.
My current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 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 $1,100 goes:
• prosthetic leg: $980
• Fitting and training sessions: $45
• Delivery and set-up: $25
• First-year servicing plan: $50
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Updates from Farhana
Update from Hubballi: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Thinking of you and your family, Farhana. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.
Hope it all works out. Get well soon. Wish I lived closer to São Paulo so I could bring a meal.
Stay strong, Farhana. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. God bless.