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A pair of hearing aids for Renate: help Renate move freely

Renate needs a pair of hearing aids that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,650.

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Horst Manfred Kraus
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Essen
Renate lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at Essen General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a pair of hearing aids. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,650. Her current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 10 weeks. With the right equipment Renate could join the school sports day. 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $3,650 goes: • pair of hearing aids: $3,150 • Fitting and training sessions: $165 • Delivery and set-up: $155 • First-year servicing plan: $180 I hope life is good to you. - Horst
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Horst

  1. Quick update: $1,074 raised so far (29%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Essen: I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($416 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Nuria G. Álvarez 🇲🇽 · $25

    “Best of luck. Thought of Renate all day after reading this. - Irapuato”

  • Hà Phương Lieu 🇻🇳 · $35.50
  • Arief Umar Hartono 🇮🇩 · $25
  • Pedro Wagner Coelho 🇧🇷 · $50

    “Stay strong. From Contagem with love. - Contagem”

  • Sultana Rina Barua 🇧🇩 · $10
  • Karolina Krystyna Sokołowski 🇵🇱 · $25
  • Tiffany B. Oliver 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Thought of Renate all day after reading this. - Bronx”

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    “Sending love. Been where you're, it gets better. - Cox's Bazar”

  • Yakubu Usman Adeyemi 🇳🇬 · $38
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    “You got this. Thought of Renate all day after reading this. - Coatzacoalcos”

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    “Be well. Small amount but sent with love. - Fortaleza”

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    “Good luck. Shared with friends too. - Niterói”

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  • Atieno Jepkoech Karanja

    You're not alone, Horst. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

    • Camille K. VillanuevaQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Renate.

      • Horst Manfred KrausOwnerAnswer

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. pair of hearing aids is the biggest at $3,150.

    • Salim Ssebuliba

      Keep going. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Essen.

      • Byaruhanga Evans NjorogePhoto verified

        Sending love, Horst. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Dhaka

        • Angela M. Cohen

          Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Manchester so I could bring a meal. Love from Zagazig.

          • Devi A. Pillay

            looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Essen

            $2,298 raised of $3,650

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