An inspiration

The following is an update from Jay Tew as told to a member of the Hanger team over the phone:

In Haiti, it is very typical for people to carry items on their head. We’ve been working with a lady who had her leg amputated below-the-knee. After we fit her with her new prosthetic leg, she came walking up to the Hanger clinic, up the ramp and onto the porch with a giant bowl containing all of her supplies including food and everything she needed for the day. She had no cane, no crutches, and was just walking with her new prosthetic leg carrying this bowl on her head that weighed probably 20-30 pounds. This is a great example of her returning to a productive lifestyle, consistent with local culture and customs. It was amazing to see.