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Mobility fund: pair of hearing aids for Parker in Manukau

A pair of hearing aids would give Parker independence - we're $5,500 away.

🇳🇿 Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand4,427 views
Parker E. Hopkins
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Manukau
I live with a spinal cord injury. My occupational therapist at the Manukau 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 $5,500. My current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $5,500 goes: • pair of hearing aids: $5,000 • Fitting and training sessions: $290 • Delivery and set-up: $60 • First-year servicing plan: $150 Thank you so much. - Parker
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Parker

  1. We're at 32% thanks to 52 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $1,194 raised so far (22%). the plan for pair of hearing aids is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. 11% there. I made the first payment toward pair of hearing aids. Thank you.

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    “Only $65 but hope it helps. - Seattle”

  • Doris Burns 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Stay strong. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Chandler”

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    “Happy to help. My mother told me about this one. - Nagpur”

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    “All the best. From Barcelona with love.”

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    “Hope the September deadline works out. - Townsville”

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    “Happy to help. Hope the September deadline works out. - Seoul”

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  • Araceli G. Álvarez

    take care. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Manukau.

    • Agus Eko Wibowo

      Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

      • Eamon Murphy

        wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Manukau.

        • Puja Maliha Zaman

          good luck. Wishing Parker a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

          • Oky Oky Effendi

            Hope the doctors have good news. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from A Coruña.

            • Ping Dong He

              So sorry you're going through this, Parker. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

              $3,192 raised of $5,500

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