
James Lyon is crowdfunding
Weʼre raising £15,000 to To help me live an active life, as my prosthetic limb limits my ability to walk only short distances. And not fulfilling life and dreams
- Devon
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I am a right sided arm and leg amputee. I have had cerebral palsy since birth and have always struggled but it has deteriorated in last 2 years drastically after a failed rebuild of my leg, I had to have it amputated. I have a basic prosthetic limb, l can wear for a limited time before it becomes uncomfortable and have to revert back to my wheelchair. I am only able to walk short distances in my current limb, and unable to go up even the smallest incline without the right components . I live in Devon and surrounding by inclines even in towns so I am struggling to get out and about. I wish to live a more active life as I am only 46, married with 3 children and wish to do normal everyday activities with my wife and children. To go on days out and go away, to go and see friends and stay over. To walk my dogs. Just to go for a walk would be lovely. I want to have lead a more active lifestyle, not be stuck in doors everyday. I want to be able to go back to work and support my family and to even play a sport as I used to play football and loved the feeling of being part of something. This is why I am crowdfunding to provide myself with a better more active life to feel part of the human race instead of sat around rotting. I hope to raise enough money so I can purchase a better agility leg and articulating foot so I can get out and about and live a normal more active life.
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4 months ago
James Lyon
4 months agoThank you for your support over the last few days. It's been overwhelming. It means alot to me and my family
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5 months ago
James Lyon
5 months agoHi all, just a quick update got a different socket from the NHS a few days ago. Started off ok. But it has now taken skin off my leg and caused a painful sore. So I'm legless for most of the day 😢😢
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5 months ago
James Lyon
5 months agoThank you everyone for your support, it's been overwhelming the response I have had. Will definitely keep everyone posted on my progress
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Anonymous
Oct 18, 2019
Good luck James
Ian Morrissey
Oct 18, 2019
Good luck James!
£10.00
Mike Pennell
Oct 9, 2019
I wish you well, James.
£40.00
Anonymous
Aug 2, 2019
Sarah Walker
Aug 1, 2019
Anonymous
Aug 1, 2019
Hope this little helps.
£20.00
holly belsher
Aug 1, 2019
Hope this helps and you get what you need asap. Good luck!
£40.00

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James Lyon
Devon
Hello, My Name is James, I'm 46yrs old a father of 3 children. I lost my right arm in 2002 due to a blood clot. And my right leg after a failed operation to correct a Club foot. I am trying to raise funds to get more active limbs, so l can be as active a father as possible.