Give for Rubina Akhtar's Below Knee Prosthesis

Give for Rubina Akhtar’s Below Knee Prosthesis

Rubina Akhtar's Story

Rubina Akhtar, a 60-year-old widow from Lahore, had a life-altering road accident. Her right leg was badly fractured in the accident which led the doctors to amputate her leg below the knee level. Rubina’s world crashed down when she heard about the leg amputation. Rubina underwent the procedure at a nearby hospital. After the amputation of her leg below the knee, Rubina is unable to walk and is dependent upon her family for daily chores. She consulted with a doctor, and he recommended a below-knee prosthesis to restore her ability to walk.

Rubina is heartbroken to see herself in this tragic situation, where she experiences dependency on even minor tasks. Rubina’s husband died a few years ago and she lives with her daughter in a 2-marla house. Her son-in-law works hard to manage Rubina’s daily living expenses. As the sole breadwinner of the family, he faces financial constraints.

Rubina’s said in her desperation:

“I want to live an independent life. This disability has badly affected my ability to perform daily activities. I want to regain my mobility and need your support to get the required prosthesis for my leg.”

Her family reached out to Transparent Hands and we have launched a fundraising campaign for her prosthesis. Your support can transform her world and bring back the happiness she longs for. Let’s work together and show her that she’s not alone.

The below-knee prosthesis would restore her mobility and she would be able to walk independently. We request all donors to help Rubina as she aches to walk again. Your act of kindness can be a ray of hope that gives Rubina a life free from disability.

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.

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Rubina Akhtar's Story

Rubina Akhtar, a 60-year-old woman from Lahore, faced a challenging moment in her life. Her right leg was badly fractured in a roadside accident which led the doctors to amputate her right leg below the knee level. Rubina underwent the procedure at a nearby hospital. After the amputation of her leg, she faced extreme challenges while walking, standing, and even getting in and out of bed. She consulted a doctor about her condition who recommended a right below-knee prosthesis, the key to reclaiming her independence and mobility. But her family’s financial situation left this life-changing solution beyond their reach.

Rubina's husband died a few years ago and she lived with her daughter in a small house. Her son-in-law worked hard to manage Rubina's daily living expenses. As the sole breadwinner of the family, he faced financial hardships. The cost of the prosthesis was overwhelming for him. Rubina longed to get an artificial leg and she was afraid that she would forever remain dependent on others for her daily tasks. During this time of need, Rubina’s neighbor told her about Transparent Hands. She contacted us and asked us for help. Recognizing the gravity of her situation, we promptly registered her case.

On 26th September 2024, Rubina’s right below-knee prosthesis was fitted at Hope Rehabilitation Centre, Lahore. This was done under the supervision of Dr. Khalid Niaz.

Rubina’s eyes filled with tears when she took her first step with an artificial leg. She expressed her emotions as follows:

"I had lost hope, thinking I would never walk again. But I can walk on my own again, and it’s a miracle. I am grateful to everyone who helped me. After receiving this artificial leg, my life changed. I feel happy and independent once more. Thanks a lot for being there for me!”

You have truly changed Rubina’s life. She and her family offer their deepest gratitude to you. Your kindness has restored Rubina’s independence, dignity, and joy.

Give for Rubina Akhtar’s Below Knee Prosthesis