Prosthetic Limb Donations
Molly Moore
Description
Collection
Title:
Prosthetic Limb Donations
Creator:
Molly Moore
Date:
12/27/2005
Text:
Hello Mr. Roman and everyone!
Below is the text version of the ACA's Fact sheet on Prosthetic Limb
Donation, which has contact information for organizations that
coordinate prostheses donations. Hopefully you will find this
information useful.
Molly Moore, MA
Librarian
National Limb Loss Information Center
900 East Hill Avenue, Suite 285
Knoxville, TN 37917
888-267-5669 ext. 8114
865-525-7917 - Fax
<URL Redacted>
<Email Address Redacted>
NOW AVAILABLE! The 4th edition of ACA's award-winning publication, First
Step - A Guide for Adapting to Limb Loss
Prosthetic Limb Donations/ NLLIC Fact Sheet
Prosthetic components are generally not reused in the United States
because of legal considerations. However, used prosthetic limbs may be
disassembled and the components shipped to Third World countries for use
by landmine victims and/or other individuals in need. The following
organizations accept donations of used prosthetic limbs and/or
components:
Limbs of Hope Foundation
6782 South Dixie Drive
West Jordan, Utah 84084
Phone : 801/548-0553
E-mail : <Email Address Redacted>
URL : <URL Redacted>
< <URL Redacted>>
* The Limbs of Hope Foundationaccepts new and used prosthetics
that are to be sent across the globe in hopes of bettering the quality
of life for those in need. They also provide recreational opportunities
and recreational equipmentfor underdeveloped countries, as well as
remodeling clinics in countries torn by war and/or illness.
Limbs for Life Foundation
5929 North May, Suite 511
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
Phone : 405/843-5174
Toll Free: 888/235-5462
Fax: 405/843-5123
E-mail: <Email Address Redacted>
URL: http://www.limbsforlife.org/
* The Mission of the Limbs for Life Foundation is to serve
amputees by promoting advanced research and providing comfortable and
fully functional prosthetic care for individuals who cannot otherwise
afford it.
Bowman Siciliano Limb Bank Foundation
100 Spanish Oak Road
Weatherford , Texas 76087
Phone : 817/597-1826
E-mail : <Email Address Redacted>
URL : http://www.danabowman.com/limbbank/
* For those in need, Dana Bowman's Limb Bank Foundation acts as a
ready resource for artificial limbs. I t is a nonprofit organization
seeking to fulfill the need for artificial limbs in underdeveloped
nations and here in the United States where traditional funding is unava
ilable.
Volunteers for Inter-American Development Assistance (VIDA)
6251 Hollis Street
Emeryville, California 94608
Phone: 510/655-8432
Fax : 510/655-8281
E-mail : <Email Address Redacted>
URL: http://www.vidausa.org
* VIDA is a nonprofit medical relief and development assistance
organization based in Emeryville, CA. Since their foundation in 1991,
they have provided nearly $40 million in medical aid to eleven countries
in Latin America. They are currently attempting to acquire prosthetic
limbs for victims of landmines.
Central American Medical Outreach (CAMO)
322 Westwood Ave
Orrville, Ohio 44667
Phone : 330/683-5956
Fax: 330/683-9978
E-mail: <Email Address Redacted>
URL: http://www.camo.org/home.htm
* CAMO is a leader in providing and integrating safe medical
equipment, related medical education, volunteer trainers, and community
development to Central America.
* CAMO accepts prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices. The viable
parts help supply CAMO's prosthetic and orthotic lab in Central America.
Northern Nevada Amputee Support Group (NNASG)
3985 Warren Way
Reno, Nevada 89509
Phone : 775/828-0885
Fax: 775/829-7580
E-mail : <Email Address Redacted>
URL: http://www.powernet.net/~nnasg/ < http://www.powernet.net/%7Ennasg/ >
* NNASG collects used prosthetic parts to send to countries
throughout the world. Boxes are packed with used, but usable, stump
socks, rubber sleeves and/or any other usable material that might be
helpful. Donations of such items are welcome and appreciated.
Prosthetics Outreach Foundation
400 East Pine Street, Suite 225
Seattle, Washington 98122-2316
Phone : 206/726-1636
Fax : 206/726-1637
E-mail : <Email Address Redacted>
URL : http://www.pofsea.org < http://www.pofsea.org/ >
* The Prosthetics Outreach Foundation's mission is to restore
mobility and independence to disadvantaged amputees worldwide by
providing the best available practical solutions for prosthetic care and
rehabilitation.
Michigan Society to Advance Rehabilitation, Inc. (M-Star)
4973 E Ten Mile Road, #7
Warren, Michigan 48091
Phone: 586/757-6002
URL: http://m-star.org/donations.htm
* M-STAR is incorporated as a nonprofit corporation and is in the
process of attaining a State of Michigan 501(c)3 status. They provide
peer support and aid to those who have lost one or more limbs either
through traumatic or surgical amputation. M-STAR is set up for the good
of the public and not for private profit. It is a non-commercial
endeavor to aid amputees.
Angels with Limbs ( New Jersey residents only )
Manfredi Orthotics & Prosthetics
289 Broadway
Long Branch, NJ 07740
Phone: 732/222-0366
Fax: 732/222-0245
E-mail: <Email Address Redacted>
Local Prosthetic Facilities
Some prosthetic facilities sponsor periodic trips to Third World
countries in order to provide prosthetic services. They may collect used
limbs and prosthetic componentry for distribution through these
programs. Contact a local facility for opportunities and specifics.
** The contents of these sites are solely the responsibility of the
authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the
ACA/NLLIC. The use of trade names is for identification only and does
not constitute endorsement by the ACA/NLLIC.
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Last updated: 04/18/2005
-----Original Message-----
From: Orthotics and Prosthetics List [mailto:<Email Address Redacted>] On
Behalf Of Edward Roman II
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 2:18 PM
To: <Email Address Redacted>
Subject: [OANDP-L] doations of used prostheses/orthoses
I should know what to do with donated items except the organization that
I usually worked with is not accepting donations now. So I have a
growing pile of used items to send to someone who will acknowledge the
donator/estate and put these items to use again.
Ed Roman CP/LPO
Merrick Hopkins Prosthetics
Chicago
Below is the text version of the ACA's Fact sheet on Prosthetic Limb
Donation, which has contact information for organizations that
coordinate prostheses donations. Hopefully you will find this
information useful.
Molly Moore, MA
Librarian
National Limb Loss Information Center
900 East Hill Avenue, Suite 285
Knoxville, TN 37917
888-267-5669 ext. 8114
865-525-7917 - Fax
<URL Redacted>
<Email Address Redacted>
NOW AVAILABLE! The 4th edition of ACA's award-winning publication, First
Step - A Guide for Adapting to Limb Loss
Prosthetic Limb Donations/ NLLIC Fact Sheet
Prosthetic components are generally not reused in the United States
because of legal considerations. However, used prosthetic limbs may be
disassembled and the components shipped to Third World countries for use
by landmine victims and/or other individuals in need. The following
organizations accept donations of used prosthetic limbs and/or
components:
Limbs of Hope Foundation
6782 South Dixie Drive
West Jordan, Utah 84084
Phone : 801/548-0553
E-mail : <Email Address Redacted>
URL : <URL Redacted>
< <URL Redacted>>
* The Limbs of Hope Foundationaccepts new and used prosthetics
that are to be sent across the globe in hopes of bettering the quality
of life for those in need. They also provide recreational opportunities
and recreational equipmentfor underdeveloped countries, as well as
remodeling clinics in countries torn by war and/or illness.
Limbs for Life Foundation
5929 North May, Suite 511
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
Phone : 405/843-5174
Toll Free: 888/235-5462
Fax: 405/843-5123
E-mail: <Email Address Redacted>
URL: http://www.limbsforlife.org/
* The Mission of the Limbs for Life Foundation is to serve
amputees by promoting advanced research and providing comfortable and
fully functional prosthetic care for individuals who cannot otherwise
afford it.
Bowman Siciliano Limb Bank Foundation
100 Spanish Oak Road
Weatherford , Texas 76087
Phone : 817/597-1826
E-mail : <Email Address Redacted>
URL : http://www.danabowman.com/limbbank/
* For those in need, Dana Bowman's Limb Bank Foundation acts as a
ready resource for artificial limbs. I t is a nonprofit organization
seeking to fulfill the need for artificial limbs in underdeveloped
nations and here in the United States where traditional funding is unava
ilable.
Volunteers for Inter-American Development Assistance (VIDA)
6251 Hollis Street
Emeryville, California 94608
Phone: 510/655-8432
Fax : 510/655-8281
E-mail : <Email Address Redacted>
URL: http://www.vidausa.org
* VIDA is a nonprofit medical relief and development assistance
organization based in Emeryville, CA. Since their foundation in 1991,
they have provided nearly $40 million in medical aid to eleven countries
in Latin America. They are currently attempting to acquire prosthetic
limbs for victims of landmines.
Central American Medical Outreach (CAMO)
322 Westwood Ave
Orrville, Ohio 44667
Phone : 330/683-5956
Fax: 330/683-9978
E-mail: <Email Address Redacted>
URL: http://www.camo.org/home.htm
* CAMO is a leader in providing and integrating safe medical
equipment, related medical education, volunteer trainers, and community
development to Central America.
* CAMO accepts prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices. The viable
parts help supply CAMO's prosthetic and orthotic lab in Central America.
Northern Nevada Amputee Support Group (NNASG)
3985 Warren Way
Reno, Nevada 89509
Phone : 775/828-0885
Fax: 775/829-7580
E-mail : <Email Address Redacted>
URL: http://www.powernet.net/~nnasg/ < http://www.powernet.net/%7Ennasg/ >
* NNASG collects used prosthetic parts to send to countries
throughout the world. Boxes are packed with used, but usable, stump
socks, rubber sleeves and/or any other usable material that might be
helpful. Donations of such items are welcome and appreciated.
Prosthetics Outreach Foundation
400 East Pine Street, Suite 225
Seattle, Washington 98122-2316
Phone : 206/726-1636
Fax : 206/726-1637
E-mail : <Email Address Redacted>
URL : http://www.pofsea.org < http://www.pofsea.org/ >
* The Prosthetics Outreach Foundation's mission is to restore
mobility and independence to disadvantaged amputees worldwide by
providing the best available practical solutions for prosthetic care and
rehabilitation.
Michigan Society to Advance Rehabilitation, Inc. (M-Star)
4973 E Ten Mile Road, #7
Warren, Michigan 48091
Phone: 586/757-6002
URL: http://m-star.org/donations.htm
* M-STAR is incorporated as a nonprofit corporation and is in the
process of attaining a State of Michigan 501(c)3 status. They provide
peer support and aid to those who have lost one or more limbs either
through traumatic or surgical amputation. M-STAR is set up for the good
of the public and not for private profit. It is a non-commercial
endeavor to aid amputees.
Angels with Limbs ( New Jersey residents only )
Manfredi Orthotics & Prosthetics
289 Broadway
Long Branch, NJ 07740
Phone: 732/222-0366
Fax: 732/222-0245
E-mail: <Email Address Redacted>
Local Prosthetic Facilities
Some prosthetic facilities sponsor periodic trips to Third World
countries in order to provide prosthetic services. They may collect used
limbs and prosthetic componentry for distribution through these
programs. Contact a local facility for opportunities and specifics.
** The contents of these sites are solely the responsibility of the
authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the
ACA/NLLIC. The use of trade names is for identification only and does
not constitute endorsement by the ACA/NLLIC.
________________________________
size=1 width=100% noshade color=#aca899 align=center>
Last updated: 04/18/2005
-----Original Message-----
From: Orthotics and Prosthetics List [mailto:<Email Address Redacted>] On
Behalf Of Edward Roman II
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 2:18 PM
To: <Email Address Redacted>
Subject: [OANDP-L] doations of used prostheses/orthoses
I should know what to do with donated items except the organization that
I usually worked with is not accepting donations now. So I have a
growing pile of used items to send to someone who will acknowledge the
donator/estate and put these items to use again.
Ed Roman CP/LPO
Merrick Hopkins Prosthetics
Chicago
Citation
Molly Moore, “Prosthetic Limb Donations,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 24, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/225888.
