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Community rallies to raise over $8,000 to replace 9-year-old's lost prosthetic leg
A Texas family is grateful to community members who stepped up to replace their child's prosthetic leg, which was accidentally lost during a vacation in Galveston. Through a successful GoFundMe campaign, thousands of dollars were raised, ensuring the young boy will receive his new prosthetic and continue his adventures with confidence.
GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas - A Texas woman is hoping the public can help find her grandson's missing prosthetic leg which was lost in the ocean.
The grandmother, Monica Swindall, posted on Facebook saying her 9-year-old grandson is special needs and received the prosthetic as a gift.
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During a beach trip on July 29, the prosthetic was lost near 61st Street near Beachfront Palms, the family said. They were on a vacation from Waco.
Galveston Metal Detecting Services are actively helping with the search.
Swindall says she has reached out to another organization to see if they can begin a new prosthetic for the young boy. The family hopes to get a new leg for the 9-year-old before he returns to school. They are looking for a wheelchair to use temporarily.
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Anyone who finds the prosthetic is asked to reach out to Galveston Beach Patrol at 409-763-4769.
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A GoFundMe page has been started by the family. If you'd like to help them out, you can find the official GoFundMe page here.