(Newswire.net — November 30, 2016) Woodbridge, Virginia — Surviveware, manufacturer of first aid kits and outdoor products, announced today their promise to pay $1 for every product sold to Hands Free, a charity that uses 3D printers and public hand designs to print and donate prosthetic hands to veterans and children across America.
Amanda Condry, owner of Surviveware, on why Hands Free is the perfect fit for the company: “Hands Free is an organization that is truly making a difference in children’s – and veterans’ – lives. Not only are they donating prosthetic hands, but they are teaching high school students how to use 3D printers to create prosthetic hands for others. Teach a man to fish instead of giving him a fish; I’m a firm believer in this philosophy.”
A high tech prosthetic hand can cost anywhere from $20,000 to $100,000. However, to print, assemble and ship a 3D printed prosthetic hand costs less than $50.00. Although a 3D printed prosthetic hand is inherently not as functional as a hand that costs $100,000, for children who will quickly grow, or for people who cannot afford an expensive prosthetic, these hands can and do have a profound impacts on the user’s life. If a child outgrows the hand, a new one can easily be printed and many of the materials can be reused from the old hand. These modular designs make 3D printed prosthetics feasible for all users. Not only do Hands Free donate prosthetic hands, they also donate 3D printers to high schools in low-income areas and teach the students how to use these printers to make prosthetic hands.
Max Sondland, founder and president of Hands Free on their long term goal and mission: “We aim to provide cost-free high quality prosthetic limbs to veterans and children by offering funding to build, and proper channels for distribution to recipients, to high schools around the nation.”
Surviveware has always been a proud supporter of charity, and beginning December 1st 2016, the company will be directly involved with a smaller charity where they can make a significant difference.
Hands Free is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. They are currently raising the capital necessary to maintain this status and help schools around the country. To donate or to receive more information, please visit Hands Free at www.handsfree.org.
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About Surviveware
Surviveware is a survival and adventure-based brand that produces a wide range of quality items for those who love to explore the great outdoors and know that uncertainty is a guarantee. By focusing on what is essential, and eliminating that which is not, Surviveware is able to offer high-quality items at reasonable prices. Surviveware’s first priority is the customer, and that is evident not only through its top-of-the-line products but also its customer service. Surviveware is a company with a conscience and is a Proud Supporter of Hands Free, a charity providing 3D printed prosthetics to children and veterans alike.
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