
Matthew Ashton-Rickardt is crowdfunding
Iʼm raising £45,000 to A new bionic arm to help gain movement back in his right arm
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I had a motorbike accident 16 years ago and lost the use of his right arm.
I was riding my motorbike down a country road when a car pulled out in front of me. I tried to avoid the car by going around it but unfortunately it turned and I hit the front of the car. After hitting the front of the car and was thrown off and basically rugby tackled a telegraph pole which caused me to have a Brachial Plexus injury. There are 5 main nerves that control feeling and movement to your arm and I snapped 3 and ripped 2 of them.
This has left me with no feeling or movement in my right arm.
They re-attached the 3 ripped nerves by taking a nerve out of my forearm but unfortunately they couldn't operate on the 2 ripped nerves because they were too close to my spine and they didn't want to risk any further damage to the other limbs.
I have naturally regained feeling and movement down to my elbow in the last 16 years but I know need mechanical help to progress any further.
We are trying to raise £40,000 for a new bionic arm which can really help with regaining feeling and movement. This is the first piece of technology that could actually bring my arm back to life.
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Anonymous
Jun 25, 2024
We are so inspired by your strength and resilience and hope the bionic arm exceeds all expectations. Looking forward to seeing the results 🦾👍
Brooke's family ❤️
May 5, 2024
Lots love from Brooke's family x ✌️
£20.00
Tom Godwin
Feb 21, 2024
All the best 🤟🍺
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Chris Fletcher
Feb 2, 2024
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Lainey Smith
Oct 21, 2023
Ouch! I hope you get your target…..(Friend of Liz at CrossFit Solent)
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Dan, Immy & OB
Sep 25, 2023
Love you brother, keep going x
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Joa
Sep 24, 2023
Keep fighting my friend, I know you'll get it! 😉🦾
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