Siemens Caring Hands to fund personalized prostheses for Ukrainian amputation victims
- The global charitable organization Siemens Caring Hands will provide $250,000 to Unlimited Tomorrow Global Initiative to secure prostheses for victims in Ukraine
- Siemens software is used for the personalized development and 3D printing of prostheses, enabling delivery directly to victims in the Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has produced numerous amputation victims. In total, more than 10,000 prostheses are needed in the country. To help those affected who have lost one or more limbs, Unlimited Tomorrow Global Initiative (UTGI) has launched a fundraising initiative in partnership with Singularity Group to deliver 100 of its personalized TrueLimb prostheses to Ukraine. Siemens Caring Hands is contributing to the initiative through an initial $250,000 donation, which will cover the costs for 25 victims.
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