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Independence for Jack: pair of hearing aids
Jack needs a pair of hearing aids that the health system won't fund; the cost is $8,000.
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I live with a spinal cord injury. My occupational therapist at Birmingham General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a pair of hearing aids. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $8,000.
My current equipment is 11 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $8,000 goes:
• pair of hearing aids: $7,500
• Fitting and training sessions: $140
• Delivery and set-up: $115
• First-year servicing plan: $245
I hope life is good to you.
- Jack
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Rooting for you, Jack. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope March is when things finally get easier.
Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 18 people at work. Thinking of Birmingham.
Sending love, Jack. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
Rooting for you, Jack. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Thika donated after I showed her your page. Love from Thika!
Hang in there, Jack. Wishing Jack a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Birmingham