PORTLAND, Ore. - A man's creative quest to sell T-shirts to pay for a prosthetic leg has raised nearly $7,000 - but time is running out for him to reach his goal.

Tarver Hannant is supposed to go to the doctor's office on July 15 to get fitted for a new leg, but he still needs some help.

"They won't start until they have 50 percent down," he said. "We have $13,000 to raise in about a week and a half."

He was out at the Saturday Market Saturday to tell his story and sell more shirts.

KATU News learned about Hannant's story earlier this month, when he started selling T-shirts on his blog that read: "THIS SHIRT BOUGHT TARVER A LEG."

He chose to have his lower left leg amputated last month, years after a bad accident left him in constant pain.

Hannant is employed and has health insurance, but insurance will only cover up to $5,000 for a prosthetic leg that doctors estimate will cost between $40,000 and $50,000. He said he is looking for a creative way to raise money before his wife gives birth to the couple's first baby. Hannant said he hopes to pay for a leg for himself then use his experience as a model for starting a non-profit to help other amputees pay for prosthetic legs.

Hannant said he hopes to one day walk with his wife and carry his baby without his crutches.

If you want to help out... head to the Horse Brass Pub on Belmont Sunday night.

Hannant is selling T-shirts there - and he said he will buy a pint for anyone who donates $25 or more.

For more information about Hannant's effort, visit his Web site: www.shirtsforlimbs.com