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Mobility fund: prosthetic leg for Armando in Anaheim
Armando needs a prosthetic leg that the health system won't fund; the cost is $9,100.
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I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at the Anaheim Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $9,100.
My current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment I could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $9,100 goes:
• prosthetic leg: $8,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $320
• Delivery and set-up: $115
• First-year servicing plan: $415
Thank you for reading my story.
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Thinking of you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up. Thinking of Anaheim.
get well soon. My husband and I read this together. All the best
so sorry you're going through this, Armando. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings
Best of luck, Armando. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.
Praying for you, Armando. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
keep going. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up.
Hang in there. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Kakamega donated after I showed her your page. All the best