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Ricardo needs a prosthetic leg - help us make it happen

Ricardo needs a prosthetic leg that the health system will not fund; the cost is $2,000.

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Ricardo lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at Half-Way Tree General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,000. His current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment Ricardo could go to school independently. 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 $2,000 goes: • prosthetic leg: $1,750 • Fitting and training sessions: $75 • Delivery and set-up: $55 • First-year servicing plan: $120 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Novelette

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