is anyone aware of any organizations that accept donations of used prosthetic limbs?

dysfunctional press

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Mon Mar-19-07 11:19 AM
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is anyone aware of any organizations that accept donations of used prosthetic limbs?

my uncle recently passed away, and my aunt wants to donate his prosthetic right arm. he was a farmer, and had his arm taken off by a corn picker(combine?). i was told by someone that it's illegal to re-use them in the u.s., but i would think that there might be an international organization...or at least the mechanicals could be refitted to another prosthesis...

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Tanuki

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Mon Mar-19-07 11:24 AM
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1. Limbs of Hope Foundation

http://www.limbsofhope.org/resources.html

Your aunt will be pleased to know that the arm may find its way to a landmine survivor in Cambodia, or someone else in need.

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helderheid

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Mon Mar-19-07 11:25 AM
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2. I was just about to post this :)

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dysfunctional press

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Mon Mar-19-07 12:03 PM
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3. thanks, much- i'll pass that along.

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