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Brooks needs a pair of hearing aids - help us make it happen
Brooks needs a pair of hearing aids that the health system won't fund; the cost is $5,150.
🇬🇧 Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom1,093 views
Brooks lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at Aberdeen 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 $5,150.
His current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Brooks could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $5,150 goes:
• pair of hearing aids: $4,600
• Fitting and training sessions: $170
• Delivery and set-up: $200
• First-year servicing plan: $180
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Samuel
Updates from Samuel
Good news. Because of your gifts ($278 in total) I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from Aberdeen: the plan for first-year servicing plan is now scheduled. We're at 2% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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