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Olivia needs a prosthetic leg - help us make it happen
Help Olivia get a prosthetic leg so She can attend work interviews.
🇿🇦 South Africa821 views
Olivia lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Cape Town Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $750.
Her current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Olivia 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 $750 goes:
• prosthetic leg: $560
• Fitting and training sessions: $105
• Delivery and set-up: $20
• First-year servicing plan: $65
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Fiona
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Cape Town
hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 27 people at work. Thinking of Cape Town.
so sorry you're going through this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings
So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings
Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Pokhara donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Pokhara.
hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
Wishing you peace, Fiona. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Keep going, Fiona. Hope you get there. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Cork.
Wishing Olivia a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Cape Town.