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Ruth needs a pair of hearing aids that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,050.

🇺🇸 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States3,624 views
Bennett R. Hughes
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Knoxville
Ruth lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at the Knoxville Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended a pair of hearing aids. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,050. Her current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Ruth could attend work interviews. 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 $3,050 goes: • pair of hearing aids: $2,250 • Fitting and training sessions: $330 • Delivery and set-up: $180 • First-year servicing plan: $290 With deep gratitude, Bennett

Updates from Bennett

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 36% funded and I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($723 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($261). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

    • Nida Afshan JatoiQuestionID verified

      can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Knoxville

      • Thank you. If you're in Knoxville I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

    • Good luck, Bennett. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Depok

      • Hope it all works out, Bennett. Wishing Ruth a smooth procedure and a full recovery

        • You're not alone, Bennett. Get well soon. Sent it to 16 people at work. All the best

          • Eren Erdem ŞenPhoto verified

            Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

            • rooting for you, Bennett. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Oakland.

              • Hope it all works out. Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Siliguri but we're thinking of you. All the best

                • Hope it all works out, Bennett. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

                  • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Knoxville.

                    • Hope things get better soon, Bennett. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Nuremberg.

                      • Sending strength. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

                        • Best of luck, Bennett. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                          • Yevhen Maxim YakovlevAddress verified

                            Thinking of you, Bennett. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up

                            • Hope the doctors have good news. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Knoxville

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