where to donate old AFO's

[Theresa0714]

I have a group of moms that want ro donate there childs old AFO's does anyon know of a good place to give them if so plz let me know as much info as possible thanks

[sammygrl77]

A therapist at my ds's clinic takes them. She goes to China once or twice a year to bring equipment to orphanages there. I will check and see if she still does it or knows of an organization that does.

[Theresa0714]

Thanks my dd's pt won't take them and can't tell me were to go I hate throwing them away if it can help someone else

Quoting sammygrl77:

A therapist at my ds's clinic takes them. She goes to China once or twice a year to bring equipment to orphanages there. I will check and see if she still does it or knows of an organization that does.

[sammygrl77]

Here is the info of where to send them:

Arlington Pediatric Therapies
Attn: Ellen Dietrich
3105 N Wilke Rd.
Suite H
Arlington Heights, IL 60004-1450

She will take AFO's and any braces or equipment that can be packed in a suitcase.

Quoting Theresa0714:

Thanks my dd's pt won't take them and can't tell me were to go I hate throwing them away if it can help someone else

Quoting sammygrl77:

A therapist at my ds's clinic takes them. She goes to China once or twice a year to bring equipment to orphanages there. I will check and see if she still does it or knows of an organization that does.