Ansar Abbas was Overjoyed to Receive an Artificial Arm

Ansar Abbas's Story

Ansar Abbas, a 28-year-old man from Lahore, lost his right arm below the elbow while working in the field. He went to a nearby hospital where a doctor performed a thorough examination and had to amputate his right arm below the elbow. Ansar’s life turned upside down when he learned that he would have to live without his right arm for the rest of his life. Since the day of amputation, he has faced a lot of hardships and challenges. His doctor recommended a below-elbow prosthesis to improve his quality of life. Unfortunately, the cost of the prosthesis was beyond his financial reach.

Living in a modest rented house with his four family members, Ansar struggled to make ends meet. He worked as a street fruit vendor and his father was a security guard. Ansar’s amputation took a toll on his physical and emotional well-being. The family’s monthly income was just PKR 27000 per month. With this meager monthly income, they barely managed to cover their house rent in addition to the utility bills as well as groceries. The cost of the prosthesis was overwhelming and out of their financial reach. During this challenging time, Ansar decided to contact Transparent Hands. After knowing about his situation, we promptly registered his case.

On 25th October 2024, Ansar’s below elbow prosthesis was fitted at Hope Rehabilitation Centre in Lahore. It was done under the supervision of Dr. Khalid Niaz. Ansar said with teary eyes:

“I had been feeling depressed for a long time since losing my arm. After receiving this artificial arm, the quality of my life has improved. Words can’t describe how grateful I am. I thank you for supporting me.”

We are grateful to you for helping Ansar and making a significant difference in his life. Your generosity can never be forgotten.