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Help Roman get a pair of hearing aids so He can speak with the people around him.

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Craig Smith
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Gatineau
Roman lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at Gatineau 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 $3,750. His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Roman 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 $3,750 goes: • pair of hearing aids: $3,300 • Fitting and training sessions: $140 • Delivery and set-up: $120 • First-year servicing plan: $190 Every share and every dollar helps.

Updates from Craig

  1. We're at 69% thanks to 21 of you. I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan. More news soon.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 60% funded and the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled.

  3. 30% there. I made the first payment toward pair of hearing aids. Thank you.

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Roman all day after reading this.”

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    “Keep your head up. From Nsukka with love.”

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    “Shared with friends too. - Montpellier”

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  • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Gatineau.

    • Craig SmithOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about pair of hearing aids, advice is welcome too. Happy to explain more.

  • Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

    • Hang in there, Craig. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

      • How is Roman doing now?

        • Sending love. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

          • looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!

            • Wishing Roman a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

              • rooting for you. Shared this with my family!

                • what exactly is the $3,750 for?

                  • Craig SmithOwnerAnswer

                    Sure. The biggest one is pair of hearing aids, $3,300. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks, that means a lot.

                • Thinking of you, Craig. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 16 people at work. Greetings from Daegu

                  • Hope it all works out, Craig. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Mexicali

                    • Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Gatineau.

                      • So sorry you're going through this, Craig. Shared it with a few friends.

                        • Shared this with my family. Love from Multan.

                          • So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                            • I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

                              • Hope things get better soon, Craig. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

                                • Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together.

                                  • Wishing you peace, Craig. Shared this with my family. All the best.

                                    • Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                                      • Hang in there, Craig. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

                                        • Thinking of you, Craig. Hope the doctors have good news. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Zapopan.

                                          • Wishing Roman a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in London this morning.

                                            • Hao Yong FengID verified

                                              I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. God bless

                                              • Thinking of you, Craig. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

                                                • Hang in there, Craig. Wishing Roman a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

                                                  • Thanks for sharing this. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Palermo.

                                                    • So sorry you're going through this, Craig. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                                                      • praying for you, Craig. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings

                                                        • Stay strong, Craig. Wishing Roman a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.

                                                          • Wishing you peace, Craig. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

                                                            • Take care, Craig. Hope this works out for you

                                                              • wishing you the best, Craig. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!

                                                                • Thanks for sharing this, Craig. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best.

                                                                  • Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                                                                    $3,076.50 raised of $3,750

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