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Mobility fund: pair of hearing aids for Shankar in Chennai
A pair of hearing aids would give Shankar independence - we're $500 away.
🇮🇳 Tamil Nadu, India248 views
Shankar lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at Chennai 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 $500.
His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment Shankar could join the school sports day. 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $500 goes:
• pair of hearing aids: $390
• Fitting and training sessions: $40
• Delivery and set-up: $20
• First-year servicing plan: $50
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Tharun
Updates from Tharun
Update from Chennai: the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled. We're at 49% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Small update. $235 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
47% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you. - Tharun
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Chennai.
Shared this with my family. Greetings from Regina.