A New Pair of Legs for Tomas

A New Pair of Legs for Tomas

Lima, Peru · Critical priority

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27

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A New Pair of Legs for Tomas critical
Lima, Peru ·Health

A New Pair of Legs for Tomas

Nine-year-old Tomas lost both legs in a road accident last year. A custom prosthetic fitting and months of physiotherapy could have him walking — and back on the football pitch — within a year.

$9,800 raised of $14,000 · 70%
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