Three children are overjoyed in December about “the best Christmas present in the world.”
Ettie Baker, 8, Zoe Hampton Pigeon, 8, and Finn Jarvis, 11, received a “life-changing” treat. Electronic weapons This week in The Big Hero 3 campaign.
The campaign, launched by a mother named Sarah Lockie whose daughter has physical challenges, helps people's families Children with missing limbs SWNS news agency reported that fundraising for electronic weapons.
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Ettie Baker's mother, Alice, said her daughter “screamed” when she learned of her new arm this Christmas.
“Ettie has always shown so much love for her differences and loves to celebrate differences,” mother Alice Baker said of her daughter.
Ettie Baker, left, is shown with her new champion arm from Open Bionics. (Sonus)
But as the child got older, “he became increasingly aware of how different he was,” the mother says.
“She's become more aware of the stares when she's out (in people) and sometimes feels frustrated because she can't do things the same (way) as everyone else, so having the opportunity to get the arm of a champion is important.” Life changing for Etty In many ways.”
Hero Arm is for people with a limb difference below the elbow.
The mother said her daughter is happy that she will be able to do this Riding a biketying her shoes, and even doing a handstand.
“As parents, we're excited about these things too, but also for all the other ways Hero's Arm will change Etty's life.”
Ettie Baker, Finn Jarvis and Zoe Pidgeon-Hampton, left to right, with their new bionic arms received this Christmas. (Sonus)
The mother added: “We are very happy to work together.” With other families And their children.
The Open Bionics Foundation — which provides financial support to people who need multi-grip upper limb prosthetics — as well as The Worshipful Company of The Glovers, The Foresight Group and an anonymous donor, have all contributed more than $50,000 to purchase the new bionic arms for the children, SWNS reported. , .
It is considered “the most expensive advanced multi-handle prosthetic arm in the world.”
The Hero Arm is intended for people with a limb difference below the elbow, the Open Bionics Foundation notes on its website.
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The organization also notes that the device is considered “the world’s most affordable advanced multi-grip prosthetic arm, with multi-grip function and empowering aesthetics.”
“Designed and manufactured in Britain, the Hero Arm is lightweight and customised Affordable myoelectric prosthesisis now available in more than 801 locations across the United States for adults and children with below-elbow amputees and children ages 8 and older.”
One father described the opportunity for his daughter to receive a bionic arm as “amazing.” (Sonus)
Much of the money raised so far has come from the three families working together on this.
Thomas, father of 8-year-old Zoe Hampton Pigeon, said his daughter was so excited when she heard the news about her new arm that she was “jumping up and down screaming.”
He described the opportunity available to her as “amazing.”
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The family discovered that their daughter would be born with a limb difference Scanned at 20 weeks.
“It was a very scary and emotional time as I didn't know what to expect… When Zoe was born, she saw many specialists, but there are no answers as to why this happened… it's just one of those things,” the father said.
“I want to support others who are going through the same thing.”
He described his daughter today as “very.” Happy, caring and confident And the adventurous little girl.”
He said she was “always on the move.” He pointed out that she is a member of a gymnastics club, takes swimming lessons, and loves trampoline.
With her new arm, she looks forward to being able to use a jump rope, her father said.
Zoe Pidgeon Hampton, 8, is shown receiving her new bionic arm. (Sonus)
He also said she “has difficulty performing everyday tasks like tying laces, using a knife and fork” and more – and that the new bionic arm “will make a huge difference to her independence.”
Mum Sarah Lockie was originally inspired to start the campaign, and it is now in its fourth cycle, following her daughter She lost her hand to meningitis At just 15 months old.
She told SWNS: “It turned my world upside down and I promised one day I would get Tilly's hand back. She now wears the arms of a hero every day – so I want to support others who are going through the same thing.”
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Lucki said the campaign is helping with the removal Some tension Crowdfunding for families.
“It's incredible that three children will benefit and that their families will all come together and fundraise together,” she said.
With this opportunity, “the possibilities to excel for him are endless,” said the father of 11-year-old Finn Jarvis, shown above. (Sonus)
Finn Jarvis, the third child to receive a bionic arm, was described by his loved ones as the “boss of the family.”
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He was born without one hand, apparently as a result Car accident His mother was involved before he was born.
Dad Ben Jarvis said, “Finn is a happy-go-lucky boy. He's sweet, brave and very enthusiastic. He's 11 now… With this opportunity given by the big hero arm, the possibilities for excellence for him are endless.” As reported by SWNS.
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Lucki also said that the campaign “is her favorite thing to do – and it has been such a joy for the children to meet and have such a life-changing opportunity.”
