Prosthetics At Home is pleased to announce their first ever “Back to School Leg Donation.” This donation is open to any amputee that is currently enrolled in school (from elementary to higher education) who is in need of a new lower extremity prosthesis.

The goal of the “Back to School Leg Donation” is to provide a lower extremity prosthesis that will enhance the quality of life for the applicant and helping them regain their independency on daily activities.

The following will be required by all applicants before the application packet will be considered:

• A total of 2 recommendations – one from a physical therapist, doctor or medical provider, that works with amputees recommending assistance and one from an adult who can speak to the applicant’s character (teacher, religious leader, etc.)
• Document that there is a financial need that cannot be met by the amputee and/or the family.
• An essay describing your future goals and a short letter explain how the loss of a limb has impacted their life (not to exceed 500 words).
• A completed application.
• Official transcripts showing good academic standing

The following will be required by all applicants before the application packet will be considered:

• Applicants must have had a loss of lower limb.
• Eligible applicants must be accepted to an accredited university, graduate school, community college and have a GPA of at least 2.5 (based on 4.0 scale) or equivalent, if in college.
• Enrolled part-time or full time (must have a minimum of 6 hours enrolled)*
• Exhibit financial need for assistance
• Must be currently residing in San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas
  

  *only applicable for higher education applications