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Mobility fund: pair of hearing aids for Niels in Utrecht
Niels needs a pair of hearing aids that the health system won't fund; the cost is $6,900.
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I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at the Utrecht Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a pair of hearing aids. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,900.
My current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment I could attend work interviews. 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 $6,900 goes:
• pair of hearing aids: $6,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $185
• Delivery and set-up: $75
• First-year servicing plan: $390
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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“Best of luck. From Jacksonville with love. - Jacksonville”
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“Be well. Shared with friends too. - Akron”
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“Happy to help. Hope the November deadline works out. - Wellington”
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“You got this. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Dhaka”
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“Wish I could do more. My brother told me about this one. - Dublin”
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“Rooting for you. Hope the November deadline works out. - Nottingham”
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- Chatchai Sakda Chaiyasit 🇹🇭 · $75
“Be well. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Nakhon Ratchasima”
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what's already covered and what's the $6,900 for?
Pair of hearing aids is $6,250 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. It helps to be asked.
Good luck, Niels. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted.
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Kandy.
Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Utrecht
Sending good thoughts, Niels. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Nairobi so I could bring a meal.
Thanks for sharing this, Niels. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Thanks for sharing this, Niels. Wishing Niels a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in Latina donated after I showed her your page. All the best