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Independence for Trupti: prosthetic leg

Trupti needs a prosthetic leg that the health system will not fund; the cost is $800.

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Vinayak P. Trivedi
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Chennai
Trupti lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at the Chennai Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $800. Her current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment Trupti 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $800 goes: • prosthetic leg: $690 • Fitting and training sessions: $35 • Delivery and set-up: $15 • First-year servicing plan: $60 Glad we found this place. - Vinayak

Updates from Vinayak

  1. We're at 44% thanks to 16 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($130). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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    “Hope it all works out. From Pelotas with love. - Pelotas”

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    “Only $30 but hope it helps. - Karlsruhe”

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    “All the best. Shared with friends too. - New Delhi”

  • Gabriela Ana Vasconcelos 🇧🇷 · $5

    “Thought of Trupti all day after reading this.”

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Trupti all day after reading this. - Oakland”

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  • Florian Serge CarrePhoto verified

    You're not alone, Vinayak. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.

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

      • It's all in the list in the story. prosthetic leg is the big one at $690, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.

    • Praying for you, Vinayak. Hope the doctors have good news. God bless.

      • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Trupti?

        • Thank you. If you're in Chennai I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

      • Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 15 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Galway.

        • Nabil CherifID verified

          sending strength. Hope the doctors have good news. God bless.

          • Stay strong, Vinayak. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

            • Hope it all works out. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Chennai!

              • Hope things get better soon, Vinayak. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care!

                • Good luck, Vinayak. Your post was clear and honest!

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