There are several charities that will take used AFO's/DAFO's/SMO's/Braces/Orthotics/etc. Here are a few...
Transcend Orthotics
What they accept: All types of braces are accepted including knee, back, feet, etc.
Who it benefits: Various charities such as Project H.O.P.E Kids in Equador, Mexico, Nicaragua, and El Salvador.
Website:???
Mail braces to:
Attn: Mellissa
Transcend Orthotics & Prosthetics
1246 E. Walnut Lawn St.
Springfield MO 65804
(Please write "donation" on the box)
Pediatric Orthotic Specialists
What they accept: Used braces and shoes (that fit over the donated braces).
Who it benefits: Various impoverished areas of the world.
Website: http://www.ortho4peds.com/recycling.asp
Mail braces to:
G.C. Meyer Inc.
Pediatric Orthotic Specialists
781-A Kenmoor Ave. SE
Grand Rapids MI 49546
Bluegrass Bracing
What they accept: AFO's and KAFO's
Who it benefits: Children in Jamaica
Website: http://bluegrassbracing.com/pediatrics/orthotics-recycling-program/
Mailing address:
Bluegrass Bracing, Inc
1389 W. Main St.
Lexington KY 40508
Kauri Sue Hamilton School
Attention: PT department
2827 13400 S.
Riverton, UT 84065
The Club Foot Club (Club foot braces only)
What they accept: Club Foot Braces only
Who it benefits: Papua New Guinea or Uganda
Website: https://clubfootclub.org/help/donate-orthotics/
Mailing address: Mark the box----" A gift of used medical splints of no value"
Used Orthotics for PNG
Mingende Rural Hospital
PO Box 189
Kundiawa, Simbu Province
Papua New Guinea
or
Christian Blind Mission International
Children's Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Project
PO Box 40375
Kampala, Uganda
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