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Independence for Rocío: prosthetic leg

Rocío needs a prosthetic leg that the health system won't fund; the cost is $5,250.

🇺🇸 Washington, United States1,249 views
Dolores S. Díaz
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Spokane
Rocío lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at the Spokane Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,250. Her current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Rocío could speak with the people around her. 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 $5,250 goes: • First-year servicing plan: $250 • prosthetic leg: $4,850 • Fitting and training sessions: $150 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Dolores
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Dolores

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($827 in total) the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

Donations

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  • Yulia Iryna Tkachuk 🇷🇺 · $25

    “Get well soon. I'm in Yekaterinburg, thinking of you. - Yekaterinburg”

  • Amparo T. Soto 🇪🇸 · $20
  • Gregory Patterson 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Dewi Irma Suryadi 🇮🇩 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Nasrin Tithi Ahmed 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Ruairi L. O'Neill 🇮🇪 · $25

    “Good luck. Thought of Rocío all day after reading this. - Dublin”

  • Sneha E. Bajpai 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Hang in there. Thought of Rocío all day after reading this. - Bhopal”

  • Anna Ford 🇬🇧 · $5
  • Lucy Margaret Njoroge 🇺🇬 · $50

    “Rooting for you. Gave what I could this week. - Mbarara”

  • Lucy Franklin 🇺🇸 · $250

    “Every little bit. Only $250 but hope it helps. - Worcester”

  • Neelam Saxena 🇮🇳 · $100

    “Best of luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Indore”

  • Wouter Piet Dekker 🇳🇱 · $15
  • Sipho F R. Williams 🇿🇦 · $50

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Rocío all day after reading this. - Johannesburg”

  • Supriya A. Naik 🇮🇳 · $739
  • Vidya H. Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Lillian D. Bennett 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $36.50
  • David R. Howard 🇬🇧 · $50
  • Eli Robinson 🇺🇸 · $30

Reviews

3.0(4 reviews)

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  • Sunil B. Maurya🇮🇳Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Sônia Antônia Brito🇧🇷Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Manikandan M. Sundaram🇮🇳Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Hadi Mahmoud🇸🇦Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Vũ Thành Cao

    Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

    • Gloria Priscilla Asante

      this could happen to any of us. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Spokane

      • Viktoria Alyona Yakovlev

        Hang in there, Dolores. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

        $2,280.50 raised of $5,250

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