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Mobility fund: prosthetic leg for Natalia in Orlando
Natalia needs a prosthetic leg that the health system will not fund; the cost is $2,800.
🇺🇸 Orlando, Florida, United States3,087 views
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at the Orlando Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,800.
My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 8 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go to school independently. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home.
We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $2,800 goes:
• prosthetic leg: $2,200
• Fitting and training sessions: $320
• Delivery and set-up: $145
• First-year servicing plan: $135
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Natalia
Updates from Natalia
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,010 in total) the plan for prosthetic leg is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($553). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up.
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Thanks for sharing this, Natalia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
hope it all works out, Natalia. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted
take care, Natalia. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up.
sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Medan.