Support Irum’s Foot Prosthesis
Irum Ehsan's Story
Irum has been through a lot of physical and emotional pain over the last few years, due to the loss of her right leg. Despite her disability, she lives with her family and has taken on many household responsibilities, which have become increasingly challenging for her to manage on her own. As a result, she often has to seek help from others to perform daily tasks, which can be frustrating and demoralizing. To regain her independence and improve her quality of life, She urgently requires foot prosthesis. We appeal to your kind support in assisting her to acquire the necessary prosthetic foot and help her to live a more fulfilling life. We urge you to support Irum’s foot prosthesis without delay.
Irum, a 32-year-old resident of Lahore, has a medical history of ANCA-associated vasculitis, a type of autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation and damage to blood vessels in the body. This condition led to gangrene in her right leg. Irum initially visited a rheumatologist for her condition, who then referred her to an orthopedic surgeon. Due to the severity of her condition, her right leg had to be amputated. In 2022, she received her first prosthesis through Transparent Hands. However, the prosthesis has now worn out and Irum requires a replacement for her right ankle and foot.
She lives with her three siblings in a small house. Her brother is the only earning hand in the family and earns just PKR 35,000. Her brother is not in a stable financial situation to pay for the prosthesis. Irum said it in a depressed tone:
“I am currently experiencing persistent feelings of depression and anxiety, which are causing a great deal of distress in my life. In order to overcome this suffering, I am seeking your help in acquiring a foot prosthesis, which would significantly improve my quality of life.”
Her case has been registered with Transparent Hands, and we are determined to help her get back on her feet. Therefore, we urge you to be generous and donate as much as you can. Be the hope for this woman awaiting a life-changing prosthesis. Please support Irum’s foot prosthesis and help her walk again, as well as ease her physical suffering.
Please Note: In certain situations, we proceed with the patient's surgery/medical procedure despite incomplete funding displayed on the website. Following the surgery/medical procedure, we persist in collecting funds and maintain the campaign on the website until funding is secured in full. Hospitals have granted us a grace period for bill payment.
Ujala Ahmad
Donated: $ 29.25
Hope Rehabilitation Center
Donated: $ 6.04
TH EmergencyFund
Donated: $ 0
Irum Ehsan's Story
Irum, a 32-year-old resident of Lahore, had a medical history of ANCA-associated vasculitis, a type of autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation and damage to blood vessels in the body. This condition led to gangrene in her right leg. Irum initially visited a rheumatologist for her condition, who then referred her to an orthopedic surgeon. Due to the severity of her condition, her right leg had to be amputated. In 2022, she received her first prosthesis through Transparent Hands. However, the prosthesis has now worn out and Irum requires a replacement for her right ankle and foot prosthesis. However, because of her limited resources, she was unable to pay for it.
She reached out to Transparent Hands, and we registered her case. Under the supervision of Dr. Khalid at Hope Rehabilitation Centre, she got an ankle-foot replacement on 11-7-2023. After getting it replaced, she was overjoyed to be able to walk again.
This made a world of difference for Irum, a woman with no means of support. The ankle-foot replacement boosted her confidence and made everyday activities much easier. She could now fulfill her daily responsibilities and care for her family with newfound strength.
The prosthetic limb not only provided physical mobility but also brought emotional and psychological healing to her life. It gave her the confidence to face life's challenges with resilience. With this invaluable support, she regained a sense of self-worth and independence, approaching life with optimism and hope. Irum felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude towards the donors whose generosity made this transformation possible. Their help restored her ability to walk and renewed her belief in the kindness and generosity of humanity. Irum now had a fresh start with regaining his mobility and independence, feeling relieved and empowered by this little act of kindness.
