3D printed arm wanted to enable my son to fulfil his dream of working on steam trains.
Fundraising campaign by
Emma lloyd
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£1,810.00raised of £2,000.00 goal goal
Campaign Story
My son, Ryan was born without his lower left arm and hand. Up to now, he's coped with this, finding strategies to deal with it. However, he's now 17 and needs a working arm and hand to continue his dream of driving steam trains. He's volunteered at KESR for 3 years now but cannot progress to the next level of his training without 4 points of contact on the train – which is impossible at the moment. The NHS offers 3 different arms but they are all purely cosmetic. This 3D hand actually works!! We could print his arm with a 3D printer and U.S. based charity “e-ENABLE” will help us with the software and top technicians – if we can raise £2000 to buy a 3d printer. If we can do this, I will help others who are in need of a working prosthesis.. This is an exciting new innovation and could help so many people if we can get the ball rolling. Thank you!
Organizer
- Emma lloyd
- Campaign Owner
- Kent, UK
Donors
- Simon Jarvis
- Donated on Nov 09, 2015
This money was raised at the Naked Lunch Halloween fundraiser event at the True Briton pub folkestone. A big thank you to everyone that donated .
- Kim Taylor
- Donated on Oct 31, 2015
Couldn't think of anything I would actually want more for someone..big up my kind loving caring loyal Emma my beautiful bestie ?? a little help from your friends cos your a really good one to everyone!! Love you!! And little Ryan we won't stop till he gets what he needs xxxxx
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Donors & Comments
- Lynda Britcliffe
- Donated on Dec 01, 2015
I've always admired Ryan for the way he's dealt with his lot all these years, he's a great kid a real credit to you Emma! Good luck in getting the rest of the cash together. Much love Lynda
- Simon Jarvis
- Donated on Nov 09, 2015
This money was raised at the Naked Lunch Halloween fundraiser event at the True Briton pub folkestone. A big thank you to everyone that donated .
- Kim Taylor
- Donated on Oct 31, 2015
Couldn't think of anything I would actually want more for someone..big up my kind loving caring loyal Emma my beautiful bestie ?? a little help from your friends cos your a really good one to everyone!! Love you!! And little Ryan we won't stop till he gets what he needs xxxxx
- Chloe Mutter
- Donated on Oct 31, 2015
- Laura George
- Donated on Oct 15, 2015
I can't believe he is 17 now! I remember picking him up from primary school, how the years have flown by! good luck with your campaign and hope you are driving those trains asap. X
- Lynne Haywood
- Donated on Oct 08, 2015
Ryan should move to Barrow Hill in Chesterfield, Derbyshire - home of the famous Round House. He could drive steam trains every week there! They are always looking for people to work at the Round House (paid and volunteers). I am surprised a 3D printer is only �2,000. We should easily raise that. I shall pass on the link. Much love and best wishes - and good luck in reaching the goal! Lynne and Bryan - Barrow Hill, Chesterfield
- phyllis McDowell
- Donated on Oct 07, 2015
a small contribution to help your son to get his arm
- Laura Dove
- Donated on Oct 07, 2015
Good luck with this you deserve it xxx
- Simon Swarbrick
- Donated on Oct 05, 2015
- Mark Hounsell
- Donated on Oct 05, 2015
I hope your dream comes true soon !
I've always admired Ryan for the way he's dealt with his lot all these years, he's a great kid a real credit to you Emma! Good luck in getting the rest of the cash together. Much love Lynda