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Mobility fund: prosthetic leg for Lorenzo in Savannah

Lorenzo needs a prosthetic leg that the health system won't fund; the cost is $5,650.

🇺🇸 Savannah, Georgia, United States905 views

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Lorenzo lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at Savannah General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,650. His current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Lorenzo could join the school sports day. 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 $5,650 goes: • prosthetic leg: $4,900 • Fitting and training sessions: $350 • Delivery and set-up: $125 • First-year servicing plan: $275 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Santiago

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Updates from Santiago

Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($410). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions.

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