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Raquel needs a prosthetic leg - help us make it happen

Help Raquel get a prosthetic leg so She can go outside without waiting for someone to push.

🇧🇷 Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1,085 views
Kelly Lorena Pereira
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Niterói
Raquel lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at Niterói General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,000. Her current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 8 weeks. With the right equipment Raquel could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $1,000 goes: • prosthetic leg: $790 • Fitting and training sessions: $115 • Delivery and set-up: $30 • First-year servicing plan: $65 Glad we found this place. - Kelly
#disability#accessibility#mobility

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    “Thought of Raquel all day after reading this. - Casablanca”

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    “Hope things get better. Small amount but sent with love. - Madurai”

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Raquel all day after reading this. - Pune”

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  • Cristina E. Díaz🇲🇽Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Andrea R. Ibáñez🇺🇸Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Matilda Gloria Zakaria

    thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Laval donated after I showed her your page.

    • Zain Danish Orakzai

      Sending love, Kelly. Get well soon. We're a small family in Bekasi but we're thinking of you. All the best

      • Zakaria Idris Qureshi

        Sending strength, Kelly. It takes guts to ask. Well done

        • Leonardo T. Hernandez

          So sorry you're going through this, Kelly. Hope this works out for you

          • Alexander Bohdan VorobievPhoto verified

            Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Thiruvananthapuram!

            • Manasi T. Mehta

              Hope it all works out, Kelly. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Halifax.

              • Paisley Carter

                Sending good thoughts, Kelly. Wishing Raquel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from London.

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