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Independence for Achieng: pair of hearing aids
Achieng needs a pair of hearing aids that the health system won't fund; the cost is $100.
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I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at the Gulu Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a pair of hearing aids. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $100.
My current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $100 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $20
• Fitting and training sessions: $40
• First-year servicing plan: $40
Thank you so much.
- Achieng
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Good luck, Achieng. Your post was clear and honest.
You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together.
Best of luck, Achieng. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.
how is Achieng doing now?
Keep going, Achieng. Get well soon.
Hope things get better soon, Achieng. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Thanks for sharing this, Achieng. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours
Hope it all works out. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Wish I lived closer to Montréal so I could bring a meal. Blessings.
I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Gulu
hope things get better soon, Achieng. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
Keep going. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Gulu
Keep going, Achieng. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.
Wishing you the best, Achieng. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Sheffield.