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Mobility fund: prosthetic leg for Terry in Québec

Help Terry get a prosthetic leg so He can speak with the people around him.

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Josephine Stewart
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Québec
Terry lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at Québec General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,900. His current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment Terry could speak with the people around him. 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 $6,900 goes: • prosthetic leg: $6,250 • Fitting and training sessions: $230 • Delivery and set-up: $65 • First-year servicing plan: $355 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Josephine

Updates from Josephine

  1. Update from Québec: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 25% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 57% funded and the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($4,297 in total) I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • How is Terry doing now?

    • you're not alone, Josephine. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Casablanca

      • looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

        • What exactly is the $6,900 for?

          • It's all in the list in the story. prosthetic leg is the big one at $6,250, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

        • Sending good thoughts, Josephine. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

          • so sorry you're going through this, Josephine. This could happen to any of us. God bless.

            • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Québec.

              • Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about prosthetic leg, advice is welcome too. Good question.

            • Rooting for you, Josephine. This could happen to any of us. God bless!

              • rooting for you, Josephine. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

                • Sending love, Josephine. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.

                  • hang in there. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Bursa but we're thinking of you

                    • Keep going, Josephine. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best.

                      • So sorry you're going through this, Josephine. Get well soon. My neighbor in Toulouse donated after I showed her your page.

                        • Harold D. PowersPhoto verified

                          Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Bangkok

                          • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best.

                            • You're not alone. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best.

                              • Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Bologna this morning. All the best.

                                • Tâm Mai NgoID verified

                                  Sending good thoughts. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Saint-Étienne.

                                  • praying for you, Josephine. Hope you get there. Greetings from Anaheim.

                                    • Danylo Evgeny IlyinPhoto verified

                                      Hang in there, Josephine. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

                                      • Hope things get better soon, Josephine. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

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