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Mobility fund: prosthetic leg for Patrick in Cambridge

Help Patrick get a prosthetic leg so He can join the school sports day.

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Gerald H. Watkins
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Cambridge
Patrick lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at the Cambridge Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $8,200. His current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment Patrick could join the school sports day. 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 $8,200 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $360 • prosthetic leg: $7,500 • First-year servicing plan: $340 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Gerald
#disability#accessibility#mobility

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  • Valentina L. Bravo

    Sending love, Gerald. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

    • Joshua K. Salvador

      Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Cambridge.

      • Bayu Teguh HutapeaAddress verified

        Thinking of you and your family, Gerald. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

        • Emery J. Owens

          So sorry you're going through this, Gerald. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together

          • Thandi D. Buthelezi

            Wishing you the best, Gerald. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours.

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