KDF distributes artificial legs
By Ian Ocampo Flora
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The KDF, an organization of Kapampangans based outside the province, teamed up with the Physicians for Peace in a bid to provide free artificial legs to amputees all across the province.
The KDF is responsible in identifying possible beneficiaries through physical and medical screening.
KDF President Benigno Ricafort said the project aims to help indigent amputees to walk again and become productive. "This project would identify the beneficiaries based on qualification; we are prioritizing those who have been victims of accidents. The KDF is also prioritizing beneficiaries who could be productive if given artificial legs," he said.
"We are not just helping the amputee but also the family members who could devout their time and energy to other endeavors," Ricafort said.
Around 100 amputees have qualified for the project since the initial screening last October. However, the KDF said that it could not provide immediately all the needed prosthesis since they are hindered by manpower constraints. According to Dr. Penny Bundoc of the Physicians for Peace, their technician needs to balance between his daily work and that of the KDF. Each pair of prosthesis usually takes around a day or two to assemble.
Aside from this, Bundoc added that not all could have artificial legs. "Those who could not be given artificial legs because of health considerations would be given wheelchairs so they could become mobile and able to do their work well," Bundoc said.
The distribution of the 21 prosthesis and 20 wheel chairs was attended by Gov. Eddie Panlilio, KDF volunteers, and Rotary Club organizations. The KDF is still screening amputees for prosthesis every first Saturday of each month.
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