Carol’s New Life as an Amputee!

Hi! My name is Sarah and my mom, Carol Lincoln, had to undergo an above the knee amputation in late November. My mom was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a cancer of the bone or soft tissue, at 12 years old. Since being a child, she has learned to compensate very well all of her life and has learned to do a lot with her physical limitations to the best of her ability. She loves to walk her dog, swim, do water aerobics and most recently took up pickle ball! Unfortunately, due to the long term side effects of radiation, she developed a large non-healing wound on that leg. After many different doctor’s appointments, treatments, and excruciating pain, the ultimate treatment was amputation.

If anyone knows my mom, you know that she has devoted her entire life to the caring of others both in and outside of work as an elementary school nurse. She is always the first to take care of someone or lend a helping hand. She is the most caring mother, daughter, sister, friend, coworker and so much more.

Unfortunately, the cost of the medical bills and prostheses are shocking. She will have to undergo many different types of prostheses before she can find the right fit. Some protheses can even cost upwards of $50,000 and health insurance will not cover all it! We also learned that a water proof prosthesis is considered a “luxury” item and is not covered by insurance! My mom loves to go to the beach in the summer, swim in the ocean, swim laps and do water aerobics in the gym pool.

We all know that this will let her live a better and more fulfilled life down the road. Any help to make this transition into her NEW life and get her back to the beach, pool and DANCING at my wedding in June would be so greatly appreciated.