Idress Needs an Artificial Leg to Walk Again

Muhammad Idress's Story

Muhammad Idress, a 16-year-old boy from Sahiwal, has faced immense challenges at a young age. One year ago, Idress was involved in a tragic road accident with a truck, which crushed his left leg. A stranger took him to the nearest hospital. After evaluating the severe trauma, the doctors had no choice but to perform a left below-knee amputation. Since that day, Idress’s life has been turned upside down. Once an active, lively boy who loved running around with his friends, and helping his family, Idress now struggles to even move around without support. His doctor has advised him to undergo a left below-knee prosthesis fitting. This prosthetic limb would allow Idress to regain mobility, and stand on his feet again. However, the cost of the prosthesis is far beyond what Idress’s family can afford.

Without a prosthesis, Idrees will remain dependent on others for basic tasks, and face long-term emotional and physical decline. 

Idress’s father works as a daily wage laborer, earning only PKR 20,000 per month, which barely covers their basic needs. The family of eight, including Idress and his five siblings — lives in modest conditions, managing essential expenses like PKR 1,500 for education and PKR 700 for utility bills. With such limited resources, affording a prosthetic limb seems like an impossible dream.

Idress’s parents said in despair:

“We’ve seen our son’s spirit crushed after the accident, but we still hold onto hope. We want to see him smile, run, and play like before. However, we can’t afford the prosthesis. But with your help, we believe he can stand again.”

You can change Idrees’s life. With your support, Idrees can receive the prosthesis to walk again, regain his independence, and return to a normal life. 

Come forward to restore his lost smile, rebuild his dreams, and give him the chance to live with dignity and hope once again.