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A pair of hearing aids for Umesh: help me move freely
A pair of hearing aids would give Umesh independence - we're $600 away.
🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India1,975 views
I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at Mumbai General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a pair of hearing aids. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $600.
My current equipment is 14 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $600 goes:
• Fitting and training sessions: $45
• pair of hearing aids: $530
• First-year servicing plan: $25
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Umesh
Good news. Because of your gifts ($207 in total) the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Francis L. Garcia 🇵🇭 · $20
- Byung-hun Jung-ho Oh 🇰🇷 · $50
- Julia G. Oliver 🇺🇸 · $10
“Thought of Umesh all day after reading this. - Boston”
- Mehwish Humaira Ismail 🇵🇰 · $10
- Teguh Bayu Firmansyah 🇮🇩 · $30
- Ursula Sophie Huber 🇩🇪 · $57
- Alejandro E. Quiroga 🇺🇸 · $100
- Ravi D. Chettiar 🇮🇳 · $100
- Ioannis Nikos Tsakiris 🇬🇷 · $25
- Andrés J. Quiroga 🇪🇸 · $270
- Anton Ivan Semenov 🇷🇺 · $21
- Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $20
- Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $20
“Every little bit. Thought of Umesh all day after reading this. - Pasig”
- Ika Anisa Susanto 🇮🇩 · $47
- Luke P. West 🇬🇧 · $50
- Easton C. Porter 🇬🇧 · $20
“Thinking of you. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Newport”
- Claire Lacroix 🇨🇦 · $25
- John Chen 🇬🇧 · $10
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $25
“Stay strong. Thought of Umesh all day after reading this. - Mumbai”
- Perla Bautista 🇵🇭 · $10
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Praying for you, Umesh. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Mumbai.
Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from San Diego.
Thanks for sharing this. Get well soon. Thinking of Mumbai