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Independence for Valentina: pair of hearing aids

A pair of hearing aids would give Valentina independence - we're $3,100 away.

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Diego Flávio Rocha
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Petrópolis
Valentina lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at the Petrópolis 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 $3,100. Her current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Valentina 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $3,100 goes: • pair of hearing aids: $2,900 • Fitting and training sessions: $50 • Delivery and set-up: $40 • First-year servicing plan: $110 Every share and every dollar helps. - Diego
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Diego

  1. Quick update: $506 raised so far (16%). I made the first payment toward pair of hearing aids. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($466 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Helen Taye

    Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too!

    • Leo Tolentino

      Thinking of you, Diego. Wishing Valentina a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 31 people at work. All the best

      • Patricia P. HernándezPhoto verified

        Thinking of you and your family, Diego. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

        • Dina Souad El-SayedID verified

          So sorry you're going through this, Diego. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.

          • Anderson Sérgio SoaresID verified

            Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Nashik.

            • Alka J. Bajwa

              Wishing you peace, Diego. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Bahir Dar!

              • Nicolás W. Soto

                thanks for sharing this, Diego. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless

                • Manisha S. Sandhu

                  This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Calgary so I could bring a meal. God bless.

                  • Kiên Doan

                    Wishing you the best. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out

                    • Garba Godwin Salami

                      Hope it all works out, Diego. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings

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