Build up my Sole
Fundraising campaign by
Heather Brown
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US$0.00raised of $800.00 goal goal
Campaign Story
This fundraiser is to help cover the cost of custom shoes, braces, and other (as yet undetermined) items to help me to walk without so much pain.
I'm Heather, and I need help to buy corrective shoes. One of my legs is shorter than the other by 2 1/4 inches. I did have corrective shoes, but I don't anymore. I need to replace my lost shoes, but it's been so long since I've wore them. I will need to gradually increase the thickness of the sole of one shoe in order to determine the best corrective difference and to minimize pain. I will need a knee pad or brace as wearing corrective shoes makes my knees swell and bruise. I may need special insoles. I may need a new cane. Any money donated will be used to correct this limb length difference and lessen the pain I am in.
No, I am not seeking $5,000 shoes. I can get a decent pair and have them built up for anywhere from $200-300. The biggest cost will be sending them back several times to build up 1/4 inch at a time. Plus insoles and braces and whatever else, it kind of adds up.
I lost my son last year and I'm trying to stop being depressed. It's hard to not be depressed though when I'm stuck on the couch because it hurts to walk. I am trying to save money myself to pay for this, but TBH if I happen to actually save anything, it has to go right back out for my over-due bills.
I know that a lot of people don't have extra money, I'm not asking those people to donate, I'm asking for someone with a little extra to consider helping me out. It really isn't all that much money in order to change a person's life. Any amount will help.
Organizer
- Heather Brown
- Campaign Owner
- Independence, Mo, US
A start
Update posted by Heather Brown at 10:16 pmI have bought 2 pairs of shoes to have built up. I've looked online for shoe lift services and it should cost around $75 to get 1/2" added to one shoe. OR there are local places that are around the same price, less shipping and handling, but I don't have
So far
Update posted by Heather Brown at 07:31 pmI have bought a "EVENUP" shoe attachment. It has 2 different heights. There's the base and an attachable 1/4" platform like thing that velcro's down to the base. I tried using it right out of the package. Just the bottom part, so I was up about 1/2". It felt strange. . . . .
Why I ask for help.
Update posted by Heather Brown at 09:37 amI am disabled. I have fibromyalgia, sciatica, one leg longer than the other, migraines, insomnia, and depression. I used to have built up shoes to help with some of the pain. My shoes were destroyed a few years ago and I haven't been able to afford to replace them. I. . . . .
