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A pair of hearing aids for Álvaro: help me move freely
A pair of hearing aids would give Álvaro independence - we are $5,400 away.
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I live with a spinal cord injury. My occupational therapist at the Vigo Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a pair of hearing aids. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,400.
My current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home.
We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $5,400 goes:
• pair of hearing aids: $4,850
• Fitting and training sessions: $175
• Delivery and set-up: $135
• First-year servicing plan: $240
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Álvaro
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Vigo!
Thank you. If you're in Vigo I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Vigo!
Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings
You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Fresno
Wishing you peace. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
so sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Londrina.