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Independence for Rowan: pair of hearing aids

Rowan needs a pair of hearing aids that the health system won't fund; the cost is $7,000.

🇬🇧 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom2,024 views
Mason T. Jenkins
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Edinburgh
Rowan lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at the Edinburgh Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a pair of hearing aids. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,000. His current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 8 weeks. With the right equipment Rowan could speak with the people around him. 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 $7,000 goes: • First-year servicing plan: $140 • Fitting and training sessions: $130 • pair of hearing aids: $6,730 Glad we found this place.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Mason

  1. Update from Edinburgh: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 31% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Small update. $1,055 so far, I made the first payment toward pair of hearing aids.

  3. Quick update: $537 raised so far (8%). I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Mason

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    “Hope it all works out. Hope you get the rest soon. - Cleveland”

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    “Only $100 but hope it helps. - Sheffield”

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    “Thought of Rowan all day after reading this. - Dublin”

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  • Ellie Edwards

    Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 27 people at work

    • Puja Joya HossainPhoto verified

      Thinking of you and your family, Mason. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

      • Adrián Mora

        Best of luck, Mason. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Saket but we're thinking of you.

        • Nhân Lộc Diep

          Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Lahore this morning.

          • Charlotte Becker

            Best of luck. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out.

            $3,259.50 raised of $7,000

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