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Folake needs a pair of hearing aids - help us make it happen

Folake needs a pair of hearing aids that the health system won't fund; the cost is $400.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria1,026 views
Folake Esther Obi
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Lagos
I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at the Lagos Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a pair of hearing aids. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $400. My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 10 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $400 goes: • pair of hearing aids: $370 • Delivery and set-up: $10 • Fitting and training sessions: $20 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Folake
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Folake

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 64% funded and the plan for pair of hearing aids is now scheduled.

  2. Update from Lagos: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 51% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($25 in total) I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Chebet Muthoni Barasa 🇹🇿 · $5
  • Rafael Otávio Castro 🇧🇷 · $25
  • Terry D. Harvey 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Margaret Mercy Swai 🇰🇪 · $180

    “From my family to yours. Only $180 but hope it helps. - Nakuru”

  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $25

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  • Suhas S. Sathe

    Take care. Wishing Folake a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Leeds.

    $285 raised of $400

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