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Independence for Janet: prosthetic leg
Janet needs a prosthetic leg that the health system won't fund; the cost is $6,450.
🇺🇸 Bellevue, Washington, United States5,767 views
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at the Bellevue Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,450.
My current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 7 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $6,450 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $210
• First-year servicing plan: $250
• prosthetic leg: $5,990
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Hope things get better soon, Janet. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. After 18 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything.