Heartwarming moment schoolgirl, 7, shows off prosthetic blade to classmates

This is the heartwarming moment a 7-year-old girl proudly showed off her new pink prosthetic leg to her school friends for the first time.

Anu, from Birmingham, was mobbed by her friends on the playground when she arrived at school for the first time with her pick sports blade.

Two of her classmates hug her as she shows the prosthetic, while others can be seen staring in amazement as one shouts “wow”.

The 7-year-old had her right leg removed shortly after she born and has worn a prosthetic leg since, but has now been given a specially made prosthetic sports leg.

Anu was mobbed by classmates as she showed off the blade
BBC Midlands Today

The adorable moment was filmed by BBC Midlands Today this week.

Speaking to the BBC, Anu said: “It makes me run faster and do my street dancing faster.

“It has the sock to make it comfortable.”

Anu shows off her leg on the schoolyard
BBC Midlands Today

The prosthetics, which are estimated to cost between £2,000 and £5,000, are paid for by the NHS as part of a Government initiative to help people upgrade their false limbs.

The £1.5m in funding was announced by the Government last year, but it is unclear whether it will be retained following the general election.

The clip has drawn an outpouring of praise on social media.

Paralympic swimmer Charlotte Henshaw said: “Love, love, love this! And what a snazzy leg. Great stuff.”

Nicola Goodchild said: “How beautiful... just little girls playing together and loving each other. Bless.”

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