MASUs
Mobile Amputee Support Units
Its Mobile Amputee Support Units (MASUs) bring prosthetic fitting and rehabilitation closer to patients, particularly in places where conventional services are difficult to access.
Humanitarian Work
From Ukraine to Gaza
My humanitarian involvement began with a journey to Ukraine in my late mother’s car, carrying supplies to people affected by the war.
My story
How it began
That journey led to working with Nicholas Mellor of LSN and Koaala, delivering 100 prosthetic arms to Ukraine.
A subsequent conversation with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan led to a much bigger undertaking: helping develop mobile prosthetic services for amputees in Gaza.
Working with Jordan’s Royal Medical Services and an exceptional team of Jordanian colleagues, that initiative became Restoring Hope.
The organisation
Restoring Hope
Restoring Hope helps people who have lost limbs regain mobility, independence and dignity.
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How do Mobile Amputee Support Units work?
MASUs bring prosthetic fitting and rehabilitation closer to patients, complementing existing hospitals and healthcare services. The approach has been used in Gaza and is being explored for wider application.
My role is to help build relationships, develop international partnerships and support the organisation’s future ambitions.
Research and innovation
Better care, reaching more people
I’m also involved in the Blackbird Initiative, a UK research project with Imperial College London and the University of Strathclyde.
Supported by fundraising through the Coeur Blanc ski challenge, the research aims to establish independent evidence about different prosthetic technologies and approaches to care.
GOAL
The ambition is simple
Better care, reaching more people.
How you can help
Restoring Hope depends on people who are willing to contribute — whether through expertise, introductions, partnerships or financial support. If you believe you could help, I’d love to hear from you.