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Independence for Ivy: prosthetic leg
A prosthetic leg would give Ivy independence - we're $7,450 away.
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I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at the Columbus Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,450.
My current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go to school independently. 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 $7,450 goes:
• prosthetic leg: $7,000
• Fitting and training sessions: $180
• Delivery and set-up: $70
• First-year servicing plan: $200
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Ivy
Updates from Ivy
Small update. $1,112 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Update from Columbus: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Columbus: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Grand Rapids.
Take care, Ivy. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Malang
Rooting for you, Ivy. Hope the doctors have good news.
wishing you the best, Ivy. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings.