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Independence for Ruth: pair of hearing aids
Ruth needs a pair of hearing aids that the health system won't fund; the cost is $4,200.
🇦🇺 New South Wales, Australia4,457 views
Ruth lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at the Wollongong Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a pair of hearing aids. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,200.
Her current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 7 weeks.
With the right equipment Ruth could go to school independently. 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 $4,200 goes:
• pair of hearing aids: $3,500
• Fitting and training sessions: $270
• Delivery and set-up: $65
• First-year servicing plan: $365
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from William
We're at 69% thanks to 67 of you. the plan for pair of hearing aids is now scheduled. More news soon.
Small update. $1,885 so far, we've started the first stage.
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- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $250
- Lydia K. Maldonado 🇺🇸 · $250
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“Get well soon. I'm in Perth, thinking of you. - Perth”
- Themba G. Jones 🇿🇦 · $143
“All the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Sandton”
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- Henry Obi 🇳🇬 · $71.50
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Best of luck. Shared this with my family. Love from Mecca
best of luck, William. Wishing Ruth a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Kinondoni!
good luck. Wishing Ruth a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings
Wishing you peace, William. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Pune.
Wishing Ruth a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
this could happen to any of us. Sent it to 24 people at work
hope the doctors have good news. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.