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Rotary Club: Coronado Project Title: Limbs of Freedom 1. Describe the project. What was done, when and where did project activities take place? This project has been ongoing for 20 years. At the 3-4 clinics that we do each year we provide new limbs to patients from Mexico who are unable to purchase them. At each clinic we provide 10-12 new limbs and usually repair 15 existing prosthetics. Currently we are fitting the patients with limbs that are 3 D printed. The project takes place in Ensenada, Mexico. 2. How many people benefited from this project? Each clinic provides 10-12 new limbs and repairs 15 old limbs for a total of 108 limbs per year. 3. Who were the beneficiaries, how were they impacted by this project, and what humanitarian need was met? The people who benefit from this project are children through adults who do not have the benefits of insurance and are unable to purchase these prosthetics. These limbs are life saving in that the limbs allow these children and adults the ability to walk. Therefore they can engage more fully in a normal life and life activities. There is a great need for prosthetic limbs In Ensenada and with the new 3D printing capability the clinic has been able to provide 30% more limbs. 4. How many Rotarians participated in the project? Approximately 10 Rotarians participate in each clinic. 5. What did they do? Please give at least two examples, not including financial support provided to the project. The Rotarians participate in all of the avenues needed to provide these limbs. The Rotarians measure the patients for these prosthetics, they serve as technicians to repair some limbs that have broken, they make the 3D limbs, and they provide new shoes that go with the new limb. Each weekend trip involves measuring for new limbs, fitting the recipients with their new limbs,replacing limbs that the patients have outgrown and sometimes constructing the limbs. 6. If a cooperating organization was involved, what was its role? The limbs of Freedom committee of the Rotary Club of Coronado has partnered with Limber Prosthetics and Orthotics to provide innovative prosthetic care for limb recipients in Ensenada, Mexico. Limber Prosthetics & Orthotics combines the latest in 3D scanning, digital design, and additive manufacturing technologies to develop affordable and personalized below the knee prosthetic limbs. The Rotary Club of Calafia-Ensenda organizes the facility and the supplies used at the clinic in Ensenad 7. Income
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