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A pair of hearing aids for Carol: help Carol move freely
A pair of hearing aids would give Carol independence - we are $5,950 away.
🇦🇺 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia3,116 views
Carol lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Newcastle Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended a pair of hearing aids. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,950.
Her current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Carol could attend work interviews. It would change everyday life for the whole family.
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 $5,950 goes:
• pair of hearing aids: $5,500
• Fitting and training sessions: $200
• Delivery and set-up: $130
• First-year servicing plan: $120
Thanks for reading all this.
Updates from Janet
Thank you all. We're at 33% now ($1,965). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
We're at 22% thanks to 34 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($665). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
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Best of luck, Janet. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together.
Praying for you, Janet. Wishing Carol a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.
thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Cairo.
So sorry you're going through this, Janet. Get well soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Newcastle.
Praying for you, Janet. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Hamilton so I could bring a meal. Love from San Francisco.
sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Pune so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Newcastle
Thinking of you, Janet. Shared this with my family. God bless
I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 40 people at work. Blessings.
Best of luck. Hope you get there. Greetings from Mbale