Linda,
When I think of you the first thought that always
comes to my mind is that you constantly speak up for and in behalf of the
little guy. You seem to constantly be
doing things for those in need. Every
month 2,000 people worldwide are killed or maimed by landmines. Over 1000,000 individuals worldwide are
missing a hand either through landmines, accidents, or congenital absence. Many of them are in poor and developing countries
without resources to provide a prosthetic limb.
In March of this year I helped to fund and assemble LN-4 prosthetic
hands for these poor and deserving recipients around the world. We started with a kit of over 30 unmarked
plastic and metal pieces per hand. We
had to work as a team with one hand covered so we could not use any of the
digits on it. This allowed us to
experience on a very small scale and for a very short time some of the
frustrations of only having one hand.
These prosthetic hands are then delivered and fitted at no cost to
deserving recipients in over 70 countries around the world. They are able to use these for writing,
working, driving, and otherwise improving the quality of their lives. It restores the ability to grasp and clasp to
tens of thousands. I realized I was using
my hands to create something for someone who does not have a hand. This helped to magnify my attention,
compassion and care. It helped me to
count my many blessings. It humbled me
to all the many wonderful gifts I have been given. Please think of this gift for the next little
while each time you use your own hands in daily living or in the service of
your fellow man.
Scott F. Tucker
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