Gemma's Hero Arm Fund

Hi Everyone,

I’m 30 years old, I was born with one hand so I’ve never known any different. My grandma was also born with one arm which is quite rare to have happened twice in one family. l enjoy baking with my son, walking my dog, swimming and riding motorbikes or quads.

Everyone who knows me knows I’ve never tried to let my disability stop me, there are things I’m unable to do which I rely on my supportive family and friends for, but when I can I always try and prove to myself and others I can do it, it just may not be the conventional way, but I’ll try!

From a young age I’ve had a prosthetic, my mum used to send me to school with it on and I’d leave it under my chair all day, which scared a few supply teachers!

I’ve always found prosthetics more of a hindrance.

I never used to be self conscious about my arm so didn’t need to wear a prosthetic to try and look normal but as I’ve got older I’ve become more self conscious.

I’ve used myo electrics which are heavy and make my arm sore, the're hard to put on and are limited to one grip which is why the Hero arm would be so much better!

I’d be proud to show it off, it doesn’t try look like a normal hand and the design can be as bold as you like.

Owning a Hero would boost my confidence. I would challenge myself to learn tasks with two hands. It would also help with balancing my body out as I suffer with pain in my left side probably from years of overcompensating.

It would be amazing to own a Hero arm and to be able to carry out things I’ve not be able to do without the support of others. Have a look at the Hero Arm here and look at what it will help me acheive: -

I was lucky enough to visit the open bionics open day and trial the arm which made me want one even more. The design is cool, functional, lightweight and the ability to bend each finger and move the thumb and switch between different settings is awesome and as I’ve said before something I’d be proud to show off! They are just under £10k which is a lot of money but considered to other multi grip prosthetics that is the most affordable and with the support of crowdfunding and your help I really hope you can help me achieve this dream.

Looking at others with a Hero arm and the tasks they can do has inspired me to look for something to support me with daily tasks and boost my confidence. I would love to hold a hair dryer and to do my own hair!

I work in a school and want to show the students it’s OK to be different and with the amazing technology you can just about do anything.

Thank you for taking the time to read a little about me. Please support me by sharing my page and if possible donate to help me achieve this dream.

Gemma xx

I am raising money for my Hero Arm through The Open Bionics Foundation and every donation will help. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about The Open Bionics Foundation: The Open Bionics Foundation provides financial support to socioeconomically deprived people with limb differences who need multi-grip upper limb prosthetics.