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Mobility fund: prosthetic leg for Melanie in Fresno

Help Melanie get a prosthetic leg so She can speak with the people around her.

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Ruby R. Owens
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Fresno
Melanie lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. 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 $7,000. Her current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Melanie could speak with the people around her. 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 $7,000 goes: • prosthetic leg: $6,500 • Fitting and training sessions: $210 • Delivery and set-up: $65 • First-year servicing plan: $225 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

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  • Andrea J. Ríos🇺🇸Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Araceli B. Navarro🇲🇽Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Very responsive and caring

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Delivered on promises

    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.

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    Honest and trustworthy

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Beth Wallace

    Hang in there, Ruby. Get well soon. God bless

    • Nazrul Shafiq BaruaID verified

      Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Seoul so I could bring a meal.

      • Caroline E. Holmes

        take care. This could happen to any of us. After 13 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

        • Talha Hussain FarooqiID verifiedVerified organization

          hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

          • Cherry C. Pineda

            Hope things get better soon, Ruby. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together.

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