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Independence for Jericho: prosthetic leg
Jericho needs a prosthetic leg that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,100.
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Jericho lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Makati General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,100.
His current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment Jericho could get to the shops and visit friends. 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.
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: $950
• Fitting and training sessions: $60
• Delivery and set-up: $30
• First-year servicing plan: $60
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Ryan
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Rooting for you, Ryan. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
Hang in there. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Soweto
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Jericho
It's all in the list in the story. prosthetic leg is the big one at $950, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Appreciate you taking the time.
Keep going, Ryan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Auckland donated after I showed her your page.
thanks for sharing this, Ryan. Wishing Jericho a smooth procedure and a full recovery
Wishing you peace, Ryan. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Berlin.
Sending good thoughts, Ryan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Málaga
Thinking of you, Ryan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless
Hope it all works out, Ryan. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care
hope things get better soon, Ryan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Makati.