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Mobility fund: prosthetic leg for Travis in Newcastle upon Tyne
Travis needs a prosthetic leg that the health system won't fund; the cost is $6,550.
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Travis lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Newcastle upon Tyne General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,550.
His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment Travis could attend work interviews. 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $6,550 goes:
• prosthetic leg: $6,000
• Fitting and training sessions: $180
• Delivery and set-up: $130
• First-year servicing plan: $240
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Patrick
Updates from Patrick
Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,630 in total) I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from Newcastle upon Tyne: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 30% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Hope it all works out, Patrick. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Hang in there, Patrick. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Gothenburg but we're thinking of you
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We're a small family in Multan but we're thinking of you
Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Jinja but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
hang in there, Patrick. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.
Good luck, Patrick. This could happen to any of us. Blessings
Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Rochester.
take care. Wishing Travis a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.