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Gweru man seeks money to buy artificial limb
11 Mar 2012 at 06:30hrs | Views
MR David Muchineripi of Ascot suburb is seeking financial assistance to purchase an artificial limb.
The artificial limb costs between US$700 and US$1 000.
Mr Muchineripi lost his left leg in a car accident which also claimed his whole family - his wife and three sons - in 2011.
He was the only survivor of the accident out of the six people who were on board.
After the mishap, Mr Muchineripi was admitted to United Bulawayo Hospitals where his left leg was amputated.
He stayed in hospital for a year and two weeks incurring a bill of US$29 307.
Mr Muchineripi says he needs the artificial leg so that he can work and fend for himself since he has no one to help him following the tragic loss of his family.
He is appealing to anyone who can assist him purchase an artificial limb and he can be contacted on 0735976383 or well-wishers can visit him at Number 91 Marengendu Street, Ascot, Gweru.
The artificial limb costs between US$700 and US$1 000.
Mr Muchineripi lost his left leg in a car accident which also claimed his whole family - his wife and three sons - in 2011.
He was the only survivor of the accident out of the six people who were on board.
After the mishap, Mr Muchineripi was admitted to United Bulawayo Hospitals where his left leg was amputated.
He stayed in hospital for a year and two weeks incurring a bill of US$29 307.
Mr Muchineripi says he needs the artificial leg so that he can work and fend for himself since he has no one to help him following the tragic loss of his family.
He is appealing to anyone who can assist him purchase an artificial limb and he can be contacted on 0735976383 or well-wishers can visit him at Number 91 Marengendu Street, Ascot, Gweru.
Source - Zimpapers
