Leon lost his right arm in an accident over 20 years ago, and has never had the opportunity to be evaluated for a prosthesis until now.
An independent subsistence farmer, Leon and his family live off of the food he produces. They have no cash income. While Leon has been steadfast in his determination to provide for his family, regaining the use of his arm would significantly increase his ability to do so.
For $940, we can equip Leon with a prosthetic right arm. Leon told our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq, that he is excited to learn how to swing a machete with his new arm. Let’s help Leon improve his financial stability by helping him to be more productive!
Leon lost his right arm in an accident over 20 years ago, and has never had the opportunity to be evaluated for a prosthesis until now.
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Leon received a prosthetic to regain the use of an arm he lost over 20 years ago.
Despite a tough fit due to the deformity of his old wound, Leon was successfully fitted with a new arm by a team of expert prosthetists. Dr. Peter Rohloff, one of Leon’s doctors and the Medical Director at our partner— Wuqu’Kawoq—said that Leon quickly learned how to use his new arm, which is not always easy for older patients.
“As we mentioned when we initially posted the profile, Leon is mostly excited about using a machete again,” Dr. Rohloff said. “We put him through his paces—practicing in the clinic—and he was doing pretty well.”
Dr. Rohloff said Leon is “thankful for this opportunity, which he never imagined possible.”
Despite a tough fit due to the deformity of his old wound, Leon was successfully fitted with a new arm by a team of expert prosthetists. Dr....
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