Ellie May and her new legs
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Uploaded by DorsetOrtho on Apr 15, 2009
Brave Ellie May was tragically struck down with meningitis and had to have all four limbs amputated at the age of 16 months.
With the help of her parents, fundraisers and Dorset Orthopaedic, the world leader in prosthetic limbs and silicon cosmetic replacement, she's ready to begin school with her brother and sisters.
Ellie May is the youngest person to ever be fitted with Flex-Run™ feet, which brought its own challenges. Managing Director Bob Watts explains; "We had to make them especially for Ellie as they had never been made this small before. We were worried that she wouldnt be able to balance properly on them, but she has made amazing progress.
Within seconds of having them on, she was off. It will change her life."
This video documents the first time Ellie tries her new legs, and the physio training she undergoes as she learns to use them.
Song: "Healing Hands" by Alice Watts
www.alicewatts.co.uk
Dorset Orthopaedic
www.dorset-ortho.com
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Truly amazing, i bet she is a huge inspiration to so many in the same situation. Go ellie you're a little star xxx
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Go ellie u r amazing
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@syrrinx no im pretty sure it was god lol
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wow. truly an awesome girl.
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Hi from a mum with a child like yours. Charlotte is 7 years of age now and is just received her running blades and learning to walk. Ellie makes it look easy. Well done guys! wwwbabycharlotte.co.nz. We would love to talk to you on Skype. I talk to Harvey Parry's mum and we are good friends
. My email is pjcleverley@ihug.co.nz.
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I could spend years looking at inspirational videos and never find one that touches the heart more than this homemade clip of a fragile girl with a very strong will. Wonderful, wonderful story.
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Thats so sad :*( but im glad shes up and moving :) keep it going girl! :D
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MOM AND DAD YOU ARE THE BEST GOD IS WITHIN YOU . LOVE APRIL
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syrrinx 3 months ago 7
Bless little ellie may , thats one brave child i rember how difffcult and frustrating things become when your legs hurt from walking back and forwards to find where the pain will begin .One beautiful litttle girl i must say :) x
DemiJadeFowler 8 months ago