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A pair of hearing aids for Irene: help me move freely

Help Irene get a pair of hearing aids so She can go outside without waiting for someone to push.

🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States2,357 views
Irene L. Rivera
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San Jose
I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at the San Jose Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a pair of hearing aids. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,650. My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $3,650 goes: • Delivery and set-up: $185 • Fitting and training sessions: $340 • pair of hearing aids: $3,125 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Irene

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  • Best of luck, Irene. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Los Angeles

    • Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.

      • Sending good thoughts, Irene. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of San Jose

        • Wishing you the best, Irene. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Cebu City so I could bring a meal. Blessings

          • Keep going, Irene. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of San Jose.

            • Praying for you, Irene. Get well soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

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