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

A pair of hearing aids would give Harold independence - we're $2,450 away.

🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States3,907 views
Eli Barnes
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Pittsburgh
Harold lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at Pittsburgh 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 $2,450. His current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment Harold 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $2,450 goes: • pair of hearing aids: $1,700 • Fitting and training sessions: $420 • Delivery and set-up: $150 • First-year servicing plan: $180 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Eli
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Eli

  1. We're at 89% thanks to 43 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. 37% there. I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions. Thank you.

  3. We're at 12% thanks to 11 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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  • Ingrid Lea Schäfer

    Wishing you the best, Eli. Looking forward to the next update. All the best

    • Sumbal Qazi

      wishing you peace, Eli. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

      • Abril L. Lozano

        Hang in there, Eli. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Pittsburgh

        • Megan H. Williamson

          Hope things get better soon, Eli. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Madina.

          • Naledi J. Williams

            Take care, Eli. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care

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