GERMAN PATIENT RECEIVES SPORTS PROSTHESES

The Red Line Foundation sponsored two sports prostheses for Noel Lemke (26) from Germany. The prosthetics were provided by the Center for Mobility Radspieler. 

Before he was one year old, Noel underwent the amputation of all four limbs as a result of a meningococcal infection. Now, he is 26 years old. It was important to choose devices with maximum mobility to suit his active age. However, insurance companies often do not pay for sports prostheses: they are responsible for taking care of basic needs, not leisure activities. Therefore, Noel turned to the Red Line charity.

“My personal goal is the Paralympics, therefore I would like to train with the best conditions”, Noel says. 

Member of the Board of Trustees Olga Shershen noted: “We understand that in addition to the basic need for mobility, a young person needs to be able to move actively. Noel is fond of football and dreams of standing out in this sport. The fund’s team hopes that he will be able to fulfil his dream”.

As a result of the collaboration between Red Line and the Center for Mobility Radspieler, two Össur below-knee prostheses were purchased. The chosen product - Flex-Run with Nike sole - is suitable for upper and lower leg amputees who practice highly active sports such as jogging, cross-country running, long-distance running, or triathlon.