Three children are feeling pure joy this December about “the best Christmas present in the world.”
Ettie Baker, age 8, Zoey Hampton-Pigeon, age 8, and Finn Jarvis, age 11, were all given “life-changing” bionic arms this week courtesy of The Big Hero 3 campaign.
Launched by a mom named Sarah Lockey whose own daughter faced physical challenges, the campaign helps families of children with missing limbs fundraise for bionic arms, news agency SWNS reported.
The device is considered “the world’s most affordable advanced multi-grip prosthetic arm, with multi-grip functionality and empowering esthetics,” the foundation also notes.
“Engineered and manufactured in Britain, the Hero Arm is a custom lightweight and affordable myoelectric prosthesis, now available in over 801 locations across the U.S. for below-elbow amputee adults and children aged 8 and above.”
A big chunk of the money raised so far came about because the three families worked together on it.
Thomas, the father of Zoey Hampton-Pigeon, age 8, said his daughter was so excited when she heard the news about her new arm that she was “jumping up and down squealing.”
He described the opportunity for her as “amazing.”
Lockey said the campaign helps remove some of the stress of crowdfunding for families.
“It is just incredible for three children to benefit and for their families all to meet and fundraise together,” she said.
Finn Jarvis, the third child who is receiving a bionic arm, has been described by his loved ones as “the boss of the family.”
Lockey also said the campaign “is her ‘favorite thing’ to do — and it has been a delight for the children to meet and receive such a life-changing opportunity.”
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