MARTHA
(South Africa)
Martha has osteoarthiritis (a degenerative joint disease) and needs our assistance to
obtain two custom knee braces. Martha's mobility is greatly impacted by her disease.
(South Africa)
Martha has osteoarthiritis (a degenerative joint disease) and needs our assistance to
obtain two custom knee braces. Martha's mobility is greatly impacted by her disease.
Stories
We are inspired by your stories of courage and
motivation.
Please contact us if you think we might be able to
provide you or someone you know with assistance.
And please contact us if you have a story of hope
that you think might encourage other physically
disabled people - we might just publish it on our
website! information@theifpd.org
We are inspired by your stories of courage and
motivation.
Please contact us if you think we might be able to
provide you or someone you know with assistance.
And please contact us if you have a story of hope
that you think might encourage other physically
disabled people - we might just publish it on our
website! information@theifpd.org
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EMMANUEL
(Democratic Republic of Congo)
Emmanuel lives at the Jamaa Letu orphanage in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of
Congo.
He was born without legs (below the knee) and brought to the orphanage after living on
the streets for years without a family.
Read more...
(Democratic Republic of Congo)
Emmanuel lives at the Jamaa Letu orphanage in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of
Congo.
He was born without legs (below the knee) and brought to the orphanage after living on
the streets for years without a family.
Read more...
| What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other? - George Eliot |
LIMB LOSS
(From www.hanger.com)
For most people, just hearing the
word “amputation” stirs up
feelings of anxiety and fear. Yet
limb loss is not uncommon: each
year in America more than
150,000 people face this life-
changing experience. The most
frequent causes are vascular
disease, diabetes and cancer;
about 70 percent of these
patients are older adults.
Traumatic limb injury is also a
cause of amputation and usually
occurs by way of motor vehicle
accidents, on-the-job and
recreational injuries, and military
service in war zones.
(From www.hanger.com)
For most people, just hearing the
word “amputation” stirs up
feelings of anxiety and fear. Yet
limb loss is not uncommon: each
year in America more than
150,000 people face this life-
changing experience. The most
frequent causes are vascular
disease, diabetes and cancer;
about 70 percent of these
patients are older adults.
Traumatic limb injury is also a
cause of amputation and usually
occurs by way of motor vehicle
accidents, on-the-job and
recreational injuries, and military
service in war zones.
| In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. - Robert Frost |
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VALDISA SANTOS
(Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Valdisa lost her leg in a tragic accident. She was given a prosthetic leg in her teen years
and had outgrown it, which causes a noticeable limp. She often has infections and sores
on her stump requiring antibiotics and medical attention several times a year.
Read more...
(Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Valdisa lost her leg in a tragic accident. She was given a prosthetic leg in her teen years
and had outgrown it, which causes a noticeable limp. She often has infections and sores
on her stump requiring antibiotics and medical attention several times a year.
Read more...
MANUEL SANCHEZ
(California, USA)
Manuel lost his leg below the knee in an accident 14 years ago. He was cutting down a
tree when the trunk fell on him, leaving him in a coma for two months and resulting in the
amputation of his leg. Manuel has no income and no insurance, and has no means to
pay for his prosthetic needs.
(California, USA)
Manuel lost his leg below the knee in an accident 14 years ago. He was cutting down a
tree when the trunk fell on him, leaving him in a coma for two months and resulting in the
amputation of his leg. Manuel has no income and no insurance, and has no means to
pay for his prosthetic needs.
ABRIHIMA
(Kolda, Senegal)
(Kolda, Senegal)
MARINA NOYOLA
Marina lost her right leg below the knee a year ago and has never had a prosthesis.
Before my leg was amputated, my life was very happy. I was able to work, play football
and basketball. My favorite sport is football. I used to go out to dance with my boyfriend, I
love dancing. In the evenings I used to walk with my friends, go shopping, and go to the park.
I had a lot of fun, I was always cheerful. I always smiled because I felt happy.
I had a job, and I was able to help my family. They depend financially on me; we are a family
who lacks financial resources. I was able to help them with the little money I was earning.
Today, after my amputation, my life is dramatically different. My life changed in a way I never
expected. Today I am not able to work and/or play my favorite sport. I feel very sad and
desperate because we do not have the economic resources to buy a prosthetic leg.
I depend on my boyfriend for everything.
I ask you for your help, so I can have a prosthetic leg. If I get one, I will be able to work and continue doing the
activities that I have not been able to do until since my leg was amputated. I desperately want to have a normal life
again. I need and I depend on having a prosthetic leg to be able to work and continue helping my family. I will feel so
happy with prosthesis because I will be able to walk. Please help me to reach my dream and need.
Thank you for your help and God Bless You.
Marina Noyola.
(as translated from Spanish)
Marina lost her right leg below the knee a year ago and has never had a prosthesis.
Before my leg was amputated, my life was very happy. I was able to work, play football
and basketball. My favorite sport is football. I used to go out to dance with my boyfriend, I
love dancing. In the evenings I used to walk with my friends, go shopping, and go to the park.
I had a lot of fun, I was always cheerful. I always smiled because I felt happy.
I had a job, and I was able to help my family. They depend financially on me; we are a family
who lacks financial resources. I was able to help them with the little money I was earning.
Today, after my amputation, my life is dramatically different. My life changed in a way I never
expected. Today I am not able to work and/or play my favorite sport. I feel very sad and
desperate because we do not have the economic resources to buy a prosthetic leg.
I depend on my boyfriend for everything.
I ask you for your help, so I can have a prosthetic leg. If I get one, I will be able to work and continue doing the
activities that I have not been able to do until since my leg was amputated. I desperately want to have a normal life
again. I need and I depend on having a prosthetic leg to be able to work and continue helping my family. I will feel so
happy with prosthesis because I will be able to walk. Please help me to reach my dream and need.
Thank you for your help and God Bless You.
Marina Noyola.
(as translated from Spanish)
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