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Irene needs a pair of hearing aids - help us make it happen
Irene needs a pair of hearing aids that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,950.
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I live with cerebral palsy. My occupational therapist at the Medellín 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 $1,950.
My current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment I could speak with the people around her. 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 $1,950 goes:
• First-year servicing plan: $90
• pair of hearing aids: $1,750
• Fitting and training sessions: $110
I hope life is good to you.
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“All the best. Thought of Irene all day after reading this. - Busan”
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Thinking of you and your family, Irene. Wishing Irene a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Keep going. Wishing Irene a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Stay strong. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours
It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Berlin
Thanks for sharing this, Irene. Hope you get there.
Hang in there. Wishing Irene a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together. Take care.