A Personal Fundraiser for Lawrence
Every Step Matters
Lawrence lost his leg 9 years ago. Over 50 surgeries later, he finally has the right doctors in New York City — and one last chance to attempt a cutting-edge osteo integration surgery to walk again.
Help Us Reach the Goal
raised toward prosthetic and rehabilitation
13% of goal reached
"Nine years. Over 50 surgeries. I am still here, and I am not giving up."
Larry's Journey
Nine Years. Over 50 Surgeries. One Last Chance.
My name is Lawrence. Nine years ago I lost my leg — and with it, my ability to walk. What followed has been the hardest chapter of my life: over 50 surgeries, each one bringing hope and too often heartbreak. Not because the doctors weren't trying, but because doing this right takes the right team, the right technology, and resources I simply haven't had.
This time is different. I have finally connected with an exceptional team of doctors in New York City who believe they can perform a cutting-edge osteo integration surgery — a procedure that could give me back the ability to walk. It is not a simple fix. It requires me to stay in New York City so the doctors can work on me every single day.
That is an expensive proposition. The surgery, the recovery, the extended stay in New York — it is more than I can manage alone. I am asking for your help to make this happen. This is my last real chance, and I am not giving up.
What This Means
More Than Walking — It's Freedom
Independence
Lawrence will be able to move through his home, his neighborhood, and his life without relying on others for every step.
Dignity
A properly fitted prosthetic restores not just mobility, but the sense of self that comes with standing on your own two feet.
A Future
With the ability to walk again, Lawrence can pursue work, relationships, and dreams that have been on hold for nearly a decade.
The right prosthetic changes everything.
Where Your Money Goes
Every Dollar Goes Directly to Lawrence
100% of what you give goes straight toward making this surgery happen. Here is exactly what your donation funds:
Osteo integration surgery costs
The cutting-edge procedure with Lawrence's specialist team in New York City
Extended stay in New York City
Lawrence must remain in NYC so doctors can work on him every single day throughout treatment
Rehabilitation and recovery
Post-surgery physical therapy and ongoing care to get Lawrence walking and keep him walking
Medical equipment and prosthetic fitting
The right prosthetic, properly fitted by specialists who know exactly what Lawrence needs
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Be Part of Larry's Journey
Lawrence has a world-class medical team in New York City ready to help him walk again. What he needs now is you. Every dollar funds his treatment, his prosthetic, and his time in New York to do this right.