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Independence for Larissa: prosthetic leg

Help Larissa get a prosthetic leg so She can go outside without waiting for someone to push.

🇧🇷 Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil835 views
Heitor José Santos
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Guarulhos
Larissa lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Guarulhos Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,600. Her current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment Larissa could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $2,600 goes: • prosthetic leg: $2,550 • Delivery and set-up: $25 • Fitting and training sessions: $25 Thanks for being kind about this. - Heitor
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  • Yaw Kobina Quartey

    sending love, Heitor. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Guarulhos.

    • Aarón E. EstradaQuestionID verified

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Larissa!

      • Heitor José SantosOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Prosthetic leg is $2,550 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Ask me anything else.

    • Apurva S. Kulkarni

      Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

      • Zenaida N. Uy

        Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out.

        • Mulyadi Reza Hutapea

          so sorry you're going through this, Heitor. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

          • Bruna Giovana Castro

            praying for you, Heitor. I hope things turn around soon. God bless

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