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Mobility fund: pair of hearing aids for Riaan in Johannesburg
A pair of hearing aids would give Riaan independence - we're $2,350 away.
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Riaan lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at Johannesburg General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a pair of hearing aids. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,350.
His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment Riaan could speak with the people around him. 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 $2,350 goes:
• pair of hearing aids: $2,150
• Fitting and training sessions: $65
• Delivery and set-up: $35
• First-year servicing plan: $100
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Siyabonga
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Thanks for sharing this, Siyabonga. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Thinking of Johannesburg.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Riaan
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. pair of hearing aids comes first ($2,150) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid.
Take care, Siyabonga. Wishing Riaan a smooth procedure and a full recovery!
take care. Wishing Riaan a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
You're not alone, Siyabonga. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Badagry.