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Mobility fund: prosthetic leg for Evelyn in Oakland

Evelyn needs a prosthetic leg that the health system won't fund; the cost is $4,450.

🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States2,760 views
Evelyn Garza
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Oakland
I live with an amputation below the knee. My occupational therapist at Oakland General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,450. My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment I could speak with the people around her. 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 $4,450 goes: • prosthetic leg: $3,700 • Fitting and training sessions: $195 • Delivery and set-up: $150 • First-year servicing plan: $405 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Evelyn

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 34% funded and the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled.

  2. We're at 18% thanks to 33 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

Donations

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  • Jéssica Sônia Xavier 🇧🇷 · $5
  • Stella B. Young 🇳🇿 · $50
  • Ariana King 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Noel K. Magsaysay 🇨🇦 · $50

    “All the best. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Ottawa”

  • Addison Wood 🇺🇸 · $71
  • Anitha E. Menon 🇮🇳 · $55
  • Vandana R. Mishra 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Tim Cornelis Peeters 🇳🇱 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $75
  • Prakash G. Panwar 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Sherika B. Stewart 🇯🇲 · $25
  • Mugisha Bakari Odhiambo 🇰🇪 · $5

    “Praying for you. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Kasarani”

  • Florence Upendo Barasa 🇰🇪 · $30
  • Gabriella D. Moore 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Lilian Ifeoma Lasisi 🇳🇬 · $50

    “Thought of Evelyn all day after reading this. - Ikeja”

  • Saanvi C. Sharma 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Khadija Basma Said 🇪🇬 · $15

    “Be well. Saw your post and had to give. - Mansoura”

  • Greta Patrizia Villa 🇮🇹 · $10
  • Anton Kirill Boyko 🇷🇺 · $26

    “Thought of Evelyn all day after reading this. - Novosibirsk”

  • Angel Craig 🇦🇺 · $100

Reviews

4.0(3 reviews)

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  • Gonzalo M. Rojas🇲🇽Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    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.

  • Sita M. Grewal🇮🇳Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

  • Renato Leandro Cavalcanti🇧🇷Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Anyango Aisha Kato

    So sorry you're going through this, Evelyn. Get well soon. Greetings from Miami

    • Carlo R. FloresID verified

      Hope things get better soon, Evelyn. Get well soon

      • Dennis Mwangi Byaruhanga

        You're not alone. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Manila.

        • Shivam G. Dhawan

          Hope it all works out. Get well soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Riyadh.

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