Jamarion is a cheerful and gregarious little 6 year old who lost both arms at the age of 8 months. His insurance would only pay for hooks on each arm and Jamarion chose not to wear them, learning to write with his feet instead.
Miracle Limbs raised funds for him to have one myoelectric arm and one passive arm. See video above of him learning to use the
fingers on his new prosthetic arm.
Marco, an above knee amputee, had not been able to walk or operate his business for 10 years. When Dr. Philip T. Regala called us, we worked with Ryder Orthopedics and Marco is now being treated and walking on his new leg from Miracle Limbs, and actively playing with his 15 year old son! You can see the NBC story on Marco on our home page.
Denny, an above knee amputee as of 7/09 at NCH, does not need financial help at this point, but is responding well to assistance from Miracle Limbs-Courage in Motion for mental and physical adjustment. He has requested continuance of peer visitation and contacts us when not sure as to how to approach medical personnel with certain questions. We will stay with Denny until he is completely confident about his future living with limb loss.
Thomas, a double below the knee amputee, is diabetic and had one leg amputated several years ago and recently had the other leg amputated. He is in good spirits but unsure as to his medical coverage. It is our goal to assist Thomas as he controls his diabetes and provide financial aid for two prosthetics if not covered.
Stephen, a below the knee amputee,
had his leg amputated 1 year ago and has not been able to return to work because he does not have insurance and cannot afford a prosthetic limb or rehab, or physical therapy follow-up. Miracle-Limbs-Courage in Motion has made arrangements and is paying for a limb as well as physical therapy and peer visitations. We are also arranging transportation for him as he has no access to transportation for visits to the Prosthetist. He will be able to return to work shortly with his partner in the boat refurbishing business.
Cheryl, a double below the knee amputee as of 7/09 had amputation surgery, including the loss of two fingers at NCH. Cheryl is still healing and has had complications with pneumonia, and will probably be ready for prosthetic fittings within a few weeks. Cheryl will need financial assistance in some areas and Miracle Limbs-Courage in Motion will stay with her and her husband until she can raise her arms in in victory. They have both had a very difficult adjustment period and keep in constant communication with us.
