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<div>Six years ago, my life changed forever. A motorcycle accident left me with a paralyzed arm due to the avulsion of four spinal cord nerves (C5, C6, C7, and T1).


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<div>Since then, I’ve faced numerous challenges—losing my career as a commercial diver, struggling to rebuild my relationships, and navigating life with a significant disability.


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<div>Despite countless setbacks, I’ve never stopped hoping for a better future. Over the years, I’ve undergone multiple surgeries, including nerve transfers, a muscle transfer from my leg to my forearm, and eventually, arm amputation and bone reconstruction (derotional osteotomy) to prepare for a myoelectric prosthetic. Sadly, many of these efforts haven’t worked as planned.


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<div>But now, there is hope.


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<div>I’ve been selected for a groundbreaking trial in Vienna, Austria, where surgeons plan to perform an osseointegration surgery on my forearm to secure a prosthetic by bone anchoring it.


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<div>The next step will be to connect this robotic prosthetic to the remaining nerves and muscles in my arm/shoulder—a pioneering attempt to restore function where none seemed possible.


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<div>While the surgery itself is funded as part of the trial, I need your help to cover the travel and accommodation costs required for these treatments. These funds will allow me to stay in Vienna for consultations, surgeries and recovery sessions.


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<div>How You Can Help


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<div>I’m seeking to raise €9000 to cover:


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<div>•	Travel expenses to and from Vienna


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<div>•	Accommodation for the duration of my treatments,surgeries and recovery.


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<div>•	Any additional unforeseen costs related to these procedures.


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<div>•	By sharing my fundraising story.


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<div>This isn’t just about a prosthetic—it’s about reclaiming independence, regaining a sense of normalcy, and rebuilding my life.


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<div>Why Your Support Matters


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<div>Every contribution, no matter the size, brings me one step closer to this life-changing opportunity.


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<div>If you’re unable to donate, sharing this campaign with your network would mean the world to me.


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<div>Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any support you can offer. With your support, I can take this life changing step towards my future.


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