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A pair of hearing aids for Walter: help Walter move freely
A pair of hearing aids would give Walter independence - we're $6,150 away.
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Walter lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at London General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a pair of hearing aids. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,150.
His current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment Walter could speak with the people around him. 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 $6,150 goes:
• pair of hearing aids: $5,750
• Delivery and set-up: $155
• First-year servicing plan: $245
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Matthew
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- Alice Emma Le Roux 🇫🇷 · $250
“Wishing you the best. Thought of Walter all day after reading this. - Strasbourg”
- Nandini P. Balakrishnan 🇮🇳 · $250
“Hope it all works out. Hope the December deadline works out. - Rohini”
- Juliana Jéssica Oliveira 🇧🇷 · $213
- Mwende Rashidi Mushi 🇰🇪 · $200
- Jung-ho Joon-woo Ahn 🇰🇷 · $200
“Stay strong. Hope the December deadline works out. - Seoul”
- Maryna Zaitsev 🇺🇦 · $200
“Only $200 but hope it helps. - Kyiv”
- Harper T. Le 🇺🇸 · $100
- Wilfredo T. Dizon 🇵🇭 · $100
- Renata Larissa Oliveira 🇧🇷 · $100
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“Be well. Small amount but sent with love. - Cork”
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- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $100
“All the best. Thought of Walter all day after reading this. - Mumbai”
- Camila R. Delgado 🇺🇸 · $100
- Kristine J. Ramirez 🇵🇭 · $100
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Best of luck, Matthew. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Davao City so I could bring a meal. Take care.
sending strength, Matthew. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Kharkiv so I could bring a meal.
best of luck, Matthew. Hope the doctors have good news. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
you're not alone. Hope you get there. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
Hang in there, Matthew. Hope you get there. Thinking of London.
Sending love, Matthew. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.