Aaron will need to be fitted for new prosthetics approximately 3 - 4 times per year. As Aaron is now Four, it is envisaged that he will need 42-56 pairs of prosthetics while he grows over the next 14 years. Aaron could quite easily grow to a height in excess of 6ft, as he is quite tall already and his father reached 6 feet, 4 inches at age 16.

We have been advised that with modern technology, there is pretty much nothing that cannot be made, therefore nothing Aaron can not do, providing his trust account is sufficient to cover the excess costs involved.

The very helpful staff in the prosthetic department at the Canberra Hospital is researching the possible needs and technology available specifically for children. As few of the Hospitals amputee clients are children, and even fewer candidates of bi-lateral amputation (both feet), the hospital staff are liaising with other hospitals and specialist to ascertain the best options for Aaron's mobility and independence.

As the whole family also share a love of sports, Aaron's parents will be in contact with the Australian Institute of Sport to gain experiential and practical advice from staff who work specifically with children who have disabilities.

As more research is done and more specialists contacted, we will be able to provide a clearer picture of Aaron's rehabilitation and technological needs for the future. We'll keep you posted.

In order for Aaron to lead as active a life as possible he will need special prosthetics. For ankle mobility needed for sports, or waterproof prosthetics for swimming, an excess of approximately $2000.00 per pair is expected.