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Mobility fund: prosthetic leg for Marilyn in Fresno

Help Marilyn get a prosthetic leg so She can get to the shops and visit friends.

🇺🇸 Fresno, California, United States5,189 views
Madeline T. Clark
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Fresno
Marilyn lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at the Fresno Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $10,050. Her current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment Marilyn could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $10,050 goes: • prosthetic leg: $9,250 • Fitting and training sessions: $290 • Delivery and set-up: $195 • First-year servicing plan: $315 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Updates from Madeline

  1. Update from Fresno: we've started the first stage. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Adalynn T. Gill

    Thanks for sharing this, Madeline. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless

    • Priya Tania SiddiquePhoto verified

      Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Sukkur.

      • Raúl C. BenítezQuestion

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Marilyn.

        • Madeline T. ClarkOwnerAnswerAddress verified

          Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. prosthetic leg comes first ($9,250) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

      • Dan Shan Cheng

        Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best.

        • Kennedy L. Radcliffe

          Hang in there. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

          • Todd R. Wright

            stay strong, Madeline. Hope you get there. Blessings.

            • Mariana S. Flores

              Sending good thoughts, Madeline. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Fresno

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