Poor mother begs for prosthetic leg for 9-year-old girl

By The Nation

 

 

 

A mother of a girl in Phichit who lost her left leg two years ago because of cancer has called for help in getting her a prosthetic leg for better mobility at school.
 

The mother, Plubpueng Butrnoi, said doctors had to amputate the left leg of her daughter Nattaporn, 9, two years ago to save her life.

 

 

After Nattaporn fell and broke her left leg, doctors diagnosed bone cancer and recommended the amputation to be sure she did not die within two years.

 

The mother said her daughter made her own decision to amputate, did not give up, and has ever since tried to live her life normally.

 

The family lives in Tambon Ban Noi in Phichit’s Pho Thale district, and the girl is now studying in the fourth grade of Ban Noi School.

 

 

Pranee Puengchai, one of the girl’s teachers, said the girl is good at studying and has remained lively following the amputation.

 

The mother said the girl must see doctors regularly and needs a new crutch. Since the family is poor, the mother said she would welcome help for the medical expense, a new crutch and perhaps a prosthetic leg for the girl.

 

The mother can be contacted at 065-0101825.

 

 

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30371368

 

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Have they tried the Prosthesis Foundation of Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarinda?

 

https://www.prosthesesfoundation.or.th/en/service/301

 

58 minutes ago, Phuketshrew said:

Have they tried the Prosthesis Foundation of Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarinda?

 

https://www.prosthesesfoundation.or.th/en/service/301

 

I am shocked.  Why did she not get a prosthesis short after operation - without asking? They should have been given advise from the hospital.

Edited June 19, 20197 yr by sweatalot

15 hours ago, sweatalot said:

I am shocked.  Why did she not get a prosthesis short after operation - without asking? They should have been given advise from the hospital.

Hospitals are not given advise, the are only taking money.

Poor kid, in the sense of that what happened to her. Unbelievable that in a country of Central Festival Malls and and Panther hunting hot shots this girl does not receive the assistance she needs.

how does get one cancer in one leg ? anyone ?

27 minutes ago, justin case said:

how does get one cancer in one leg ? anyone ?

The same way you can get cancer in only one lung or other parts of the body.

36 minutes ago, justin case said:

how does get one cancer in one leg ? anyone ?

I was wondering same thing...a quick Google looks like she may have had Bone cancer in her leg

 

With bone cancer they do sometimes amputate the whole leg to prevent metastasis 

27 minutes ago, Skallywag said:

I was wondering same thing...a quick Google looks like she may have had Bone cancer in her leg

 

With bone cancer they do sometimes amputate the whole leg to prevent metastasis 

most likely Ewing sarcoma

How much is a prosthetic leg ? Please let me know.

How old is that boy at the back? 

For once a go fund me account would be worth contributing to

3 minutes ago, Orton Rd said:

For once a go fund me account would be worth contributing to

Not Sure,

But Pattaya Sports Club may be able to help. You can get contact details on the website, they do a lot for HCP'd children in the area.

She's in Phichit nowhere near Pattaya

20 minutes ago, Happy Grumpy said:

How old is that boy at the back? 

Looks to be the same age as the boy in front.

5 minutes ago, Vacuum said:

Looks to be the same age as the boy in front.

policemen in training, 15th time lucky!

3 hours ago, justin case said:

how does get one cancer in one leg ? anyone ?

Bone cancer etc

1 hour ago, Vacuum said:

Looks to be the same age as the boy in front.

You're looking at the wrong pic, or need prosthetic eyes. ????

What a great opportunity for a kind cashed up falang to get her a new beaut Euro or US prosthesis.

might cost a bit but imagine how it will help her.

 

3 hours ago, Tropposurfer said:

What a great opportunity for a kind cashed up falang to get her a new beaut Euro or US prosthesis.

might cost a bit but imagine how it will help her.

 

she will need a new prosthesis every year until she is adult, and I am not sure  a prosthesis for 7000 Baht will be state of the art

5 hours ago, Orton Rd said:

For once a go fund me account would be worth contributing to

Couldn't agree more. I'd be more than happy to chip in.

5 hours ago, Saltire said:

Couldn't agree more. I'd be more than happy to chip in.

Me too!

 

11 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

Google says 700-7000 baht. Tried calling. No answer.

 

For OP, getting account details of the mother would be great. I'll try again later.

Let us know the outcome. I am happy to contribute.

Have the parents contact Shriners Hospital for Children, they can help regardless of the parents ability to pay.    https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc

JC Reece

Past Potentate (President) El Zaribah Shrine

I am hoping that this article reaches the right foundations to jump in and help this girl....... If not I would certainly donate 7000 to a secure caretaker..... I will continue to monitor this post for any organizations offering help or any go fund me activities......

Hoping good luck can occur for this girl and Mom......

There should be any government or foundatuin that offered the girl a prosthetic leg for free long time ago already. Has this not happen? I can´t believe the hospital did´nt

inform about this already. I hope this is not some sort of scam in order to get money for the family. In the case it is not I am happy to contribute.

 

5 hours ago, Captor said:

There should be any government or foundatuin that offered the girl a prosthetic leg for free long time ago already. Has this not happen? I can´t believe the hospital did´nt

inform about this already. I hope this is not some sort of scam in order to get money for the family. In the case it is not I am happy to contribute.

 

OK, my gf has now called the mother. The mother said that they have cut the leg very high up to the hip so the hospital said 2 years ago that they could not help with a prosthetic leg because of that difficulty. That´s why she did not got one already. BUT now after the article in the Nation some hospital nearby have visited her and they said that they want to try. They think it is possible. And if not they then can send her to other experts in Bangkok. So it look like the little girl can have a better life in the future than the last 2 years. That was very nice to hear. The mother don´t want anything more at this point so this was not some scam for sure. Good luck to the brave girl and her family.

On 6/21/2019 at 5:11 AM, Captor said:

OK, my gf has now called the mother. The mother said that they have cut the leg very high up to the hip so the hospital said 2 years ago that they could not help with a prosthetic leg because of that difficulty. That´s why she did not got one already. BUT now after the article in the Nation some hospital nearby have visited her and they said that they want to try. They think it is possible. And if not they then can send her to other experts in Bangkok. So it look like the little girl can have a better life in the future than the last 2 years. That was very nice to hear. The mother don´t want anything more at this point so this was not some scam for sure. Good luck to the brave girl and her family.

That is Sooooo Great to hear..........  Why isn't there more stories like this in the News......... You can see what a difference there is when the general public hears about pitiful situations like this......... Thanks for your part...........