St. Valentine's Day Prosthesis in Pittsburgh
Kathleen O.
Description
Collection
Title:
St. Valentine's Day Prosthesis in Pittsburgh
Creator:
Kathleen O.
Date:
2/14/2002
Text:
A Valentine�s Day to remember
Frank Repasky �didn�t have a leg to stand on�..........literally.
Since his right leg was amputated nearly a year and half ago, Frank has
been at the mercy of a wheelchair to get around. His life will soon change
when he receives his new TRANSFEMORAL prosthesis. Frank, unfortunately
does not have health insurance that will cover the cost of a new leg. He
won�t be eligible for Medicare for another 2 years. Though unable to walk,
and discouraged about his bleak financial situation, Frank tried to keep his
spirits high. This could be difficult at times, especially since his wife
suffers from Alzhiemer�s disease and requires constant care. But he would
soon be blessed with good news.
United Way contacted DeLaTorre Orthotic and Prosthetic Company about
helping out. Drew Buffat, who is a Certified Prosthetist , and his
Prosthetic Resident, Kathleen Oriti, are working on helping to change the
way Frank sees people. Yes, soon he will be able to stand tall and look at
people �face- to- face� He will also feel more complete in his body image.
Psychologically, as well as physically, this is a very important factor to
amputees.
Thanks to DeLaTorre O&P, Frank will have a great Valentine�s Day
Gift. A new prosthesis, and a renewed faith in people.
There are many folks like Frank, who fall between the cracks with
health coverage.
There are several organizations who assist amputees in obtaining prostheses.
DeLaTorre O&P would like to challenge other Prosthetic Companies to OPEN
THEIR HEARTS and donate a prosthesis to a person in need.
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Frank Repasky �didn�t have a leg to stand on�..........literally.
Since his right leg was amputated nearly a year and half ago, Frank has
been at the mercy of a wheelchair to get around. His life will soon change
when he receives his new TRANSFEMORAL prosthesis. Frank, unfortunately
does not have health insurance that will cover the cost of a new leg. He
won�t be eligible for Medicare for another 2 years. Though unable to walk,
and discouraged about his bleak financial situation, Frank tried to keep his
spirits high. This could be difficult at times, especially since his wife
suffers from Alzhiemer�s disease and requires constant care. But he would
soon be blessed with good news.
United Way contacted DeLaTorre Orthotic and Prosthetic Company about
helping out. Drew Buffat, who is a Certified Prosthetist , and his
Prosthetic Resident, Kathleen Oriti, are working on helping to change the
way Frank sees people. Yes, soon he will be able to stand tall and look at
people �face- to- face� He will also feel more complete in his body image.
Psychologically, as well as physically, this is a very important factor to
amputees.
Thanks to DeLaTorre O&P, Frank will have a great Valentine�s Day
Gift. A new prosthesis, and a renewed faith in people.
There are many folks like Frank, who fall between the cracks with
health coverage.
There are several organizations who assist amputees in obtaining prostheses.
DeLaTorre O&P would like to challenge other Prosthetic Companies to OPEN
THEIR HEARTS and donate a prosthesis to a person in need.
_________________________________________________________________
Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail.
<URL Redacted>
Citation
Kathleen O., “St. Valentine's Day Prosthesis in Pittsburgh,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/218166.
