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Mobility fund: pair of hearing aids for William in Philadelphia

William needs a pair of hearing aids that the health system won't fund; the cost is $8,000.

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William D. Garrett
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Philadelphia
I live with cerebral palsy. My occupational therapist at the Philadelphia 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 $8,000. My current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment I could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $8,000 goes: • First-year servicing plan: $300 • Delivery and set-up: $190 • pair of hearing aids: $7,510 I hope life is good to you.

Updates from William

  1. We're at 16% thanks to 38 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 10% funded and the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled.

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  • Any update on how things are going in Philadelphia?

    • Stay strong. Hope the doctors have good news. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

      • Wishing you peace, William. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Oakland.

        • Hope it all works out, William. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Medan.

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