‘High-Tech Prosthetic Arm Would Be Life-Changing’
A teenager born without the lower part of her right arm is seeking to raise £20,000 to buy a high-tech bionic arm she said could transform her life.
Sadie, 17, from Winnersh, previously used a prosthetic arm as a young child but stopped as she felt it was hampering her independence.
But now, with her potentially starting university next year, she said the Hero Pro would enable her to complete everyday tasks that she can sometimes struggle with.
A campaign has currently raised £4,500 with other fundraising set to take place in early 2026, including a runner who is set to take on the Thames Path Ultra Challenge for Sadie’s benefit.
“Coming up to 18, I need more independence and I have always relied on my parents a bit. It really hit me when I went to secondary school and realised I was doing a lot more by myself. Two hands would make life a lot easier,” Sadie said.
She recalled that her earlier use of the prosthetic arm “felt like a nuisance”.
But she said the Hero Arm, which can pick up a maximum of 25kg, would be life-changing.
Sadie said tasks that other people might take for granted, like tying her hair and cooking, can be difficult.
“It sounds silly but they’re the little things, everyday tasks that Sadie wants to do alone now. She doesn’t want me and her dad helping her,” Sadie’s mum Sarah added.
“I feel so emotional but in such a fantastic way,” she added.
“It’s great to see. Sadie is a really determined character and always has been from the day she pulled off her prosthetic arm and threw it down.”
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