Barr Foundation Seeks Prosthetist in Buenos Aires, Argentina or Florida
Anthony T. Barr
Description
Collection
Title:
Barr Foundation Seeks Prosthetist in Buenos Aires, Argentina or Florida
Creator:
Anthony T. Barr
Date:
1/2/2003
Text:
Below is a request for prosthetic assistance for a 31 year old female whom
is a quadruple congenital amputee.
If you may have an interest in evaluating her condition for prosthetic
rehabilitation thru a sponsorship for the Barr Foundation, please contact
me. She is able to travel to Florida since she works for an airline.
Happy New Year and thanks to all of our 2002 Hope Donor Members and over 100
sponsoring prosthetists!
You have made a difference in over 700 amputees throughout the world !
Anthony T. Barr
President
Barr Foundation
www.oandp.com/barr
561-394-6514
----- Original Message -----
From: Monica Riquelme
To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 1:37 AM
Subject: ask for help
> Dear Sirs:
> I knew from you on Internet and dare to contact you in this way, let me
> describe my condition:
> I was born and live in Argentina
> Cuadruple congenital amputee. Both arms shortly below elbow, functional,
w/o
> prosthetics (work with a computer keyboard and phone dialing 8 hours a
day,
> can hadwrite).
> Left leg short below knee, which is fully functional but unable to extend
> fully; right leg w/knee disarticulation
> Unable to use w/chair or crutches, different prosthesis wore since early
> childhood. Currently 31 y.o. and active (bus riding, working at office,
> caring baby, ecc.)Short in finnancial capacity due to country's situation
> but able to travel (work for an airline).
> My old and worn exoskeletal legs, badly needs replacement or I will loose
my
> working capacity which is the only support for me and my daughter.
> Will highly appreciate any support or advice, will do any promotional or
> voluntary job in exchange for help.
> DO NOT UNDERSTAND ENGLISH (sorry) but can have written communications
> translated.
> Yours truly
>
> Monica Riquelme
Buenos Aires
> Argentina
>
>
is a quadruple congenital amputee.
If you may have an interest in evaluating her condition for prosthetic
rehabilitation thru a sponsorship for the Barr Foundation, please contact
me. She is able to travel to Florida since she works for an airline.
Happy New Year and thanks to all of our 2002 Hope Donor Members and over 100
sponsoring prosthetists!
You have made a difference in over 700 amputees throughout the world !
Anthony T. Barr
President
Barr Foundation
www.oandp.com/barr
561-394-6514
----- Original Message -----
From: Monica Riquelme
To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 1:37 AM
Subject: ask for help
> Dear Sirs:
> I knew from you on Internet and dare to contact you in this way, let me
> describe my condition:
> I was born and live in Argentina
> Cuadruple congenital amputee. Both arms shortly below elbow, functional,
w/o
> prosthetics (work with a computer keyboard and phone dialing 8 hours a
day,
> can hadwrite).
> Left leg short below knee, which is fully functional but unable to extend
> fully; right leg w/knee disarticulation
> Unable to use w/chair or crutches, different prosthesis wore since early
> childhood. Currently 31 y.o. and active (bus riding, working at office,
> caring baby, ecc.)Short in finnancial capacity due to country's situation
> but able to travel (work for an airline).
> My old and worn exoskeletal legs, badly needs replacement or I will loose
my
> working capacity which is the only support for me and my daughter.
> Will highly appreciate any support or advice, will do any promotional or
> voluntary job in exchange for help.
> DO NOT UNDERSTAND ENGLISH (sorry) but can have written communications
> translated.
> Yours truly
>
> Monica Riquelme
Buenos Aires
> Argentina
>
>
Citation
Anthony T. Barr, “Barr Foundation Seeks Prosthetist in Buenos Aires, Argentina or Florida,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/220273.
