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Mobility fund: prosthetic leg for Marcos in Bogotá
Help Marcos get a prosthetic leg so He can go outside without waiting for someone to push.
🇨🇴 110166, Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia466 views
Marcos lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at the Bogotá Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,100.
His current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment Marcos 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $1,100 goes:
• prosthetic leg: $950
• Fitting and training sessions: $70
• First-year servicing plan: $80
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Ángel
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- Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $200
“Only $200 but hope it helps. - Hamilton”
- Chidinma Vivian Chukwu 🇳🇬 · $33
“Hang in there. Gave what I could this week. - Zaria”
- Kiptoo Samuel Mutua 🇰🇪 · $25
- Shahana Mousumi Chowdhury 🇮🇳 · $25
- Marieke Yvonne Peeters 🇳🇱 · $15
“Be well. Hope you get the rest soon. - The Hague”
- Rakesh Chaturvedi 🇺🇸 · $10
“Stay strong. Thought of Marcos all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”
- Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $10
- Nolan W. Tran 🇺🇸 · $5
- Khadija Yetunde Okafor 🇳🇬 · $5
“All the best. Shared with friends too. - Awka”
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Rooting for you, Ángel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.
Keep going, Ángel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Bogotá.