But it’s a horrible thing." Veldstra added to NBC. "I mean, who steals a prosthetic leg?" According to Root's uncle, the leg is valued at around $8,000 by Oregon Crime Stoppers, althou...
"It was made just for him." "It’s super important for his work too, because he didn’t have to use crutches and was able to use both hands," his uncle added. "But now everything is ...
"... [Prosthetics] are all custom made to the patient, plus the prosthetist who understands all the science of the body and building the leg. Things I've learned - legs are complicated," s...
"The family is very relieved and so grateful to everyone who has donated," Veldstra told NBC in a text message, adding that it still could be several months before the new leg can be built. An...