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Mobility fund: prosthetic leg for Naoki in Tokyo

A prosthetic leg would give Naoki independence - we're $1,900 away.

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Ren Kaito Takagi
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Tokyo
Naoki lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at Tokyo General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,900. His current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 8 weeks. With the right equipment Naoki 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 $1,900 goes: • prosthetic leg: $1,550 • Fitting and training sessions: $220 • Delivery and set-up: $130 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Ren

Updates from Ren

  1. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($225). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions. - Ren

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($165 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Ren

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  • This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Accra so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Fresno.

    • wishing Naoki a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Tokyo.

      • Sending love, Ren. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

        • Good luck. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Tokyo.

          • Brielle NorrisPhoto verified

            Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Winston-Salem.

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