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Priscila needs a prosthetic leg - help us make it happen
Priscila needs a prosthetic leg that the health system will not fund; the cost is $2,600.
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Priscila lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at Petrópolis General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,600.
Her current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 7 weeks.
With the right equipment Priscila could speak with the people around her. 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 $2,600 goes:
• prosthetic leg: $2,350
• Fitting and training sessions: $85
• Delivery and set-up: $25
• First-year servicing plan: $140
With deep gratitude,
Mariana
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Hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Petrópolis
you're not alone. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out.
hope things get better soon, Mariana. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Dar es Salaam.
Stay strong, Mariana. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Cartagena.
Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Petrópolis!