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Suren needs a pair of hearing aids - help us make it happen

Suren needs a pair of hearing aids that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,800.

🇿🇦 South Africa2,030 views
Suren F. Khumalo
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Soweto
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at Soweto General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a pair of hearing aids. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,800. My current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $1,800 goes: • pair of hearing aids: $1,600 • Fitting and training sessions: $90 • Delivery and set-up: $20 • First-year servicing plan: $90 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Suren

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($251 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Suren

  2. Quick update: $175 raised so far (10%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 7% thanks to 5 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

Donations

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  • Avery D. Hansen 🇺🇸 · $13

    “Best of luck. Hope the January deadline works out. - Tucson”

  • Luis Simon 🇩🇪 · $25
  • Victoria T. Willis 🇺🇸 · $46
  • Harold C. James 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Tommaso Davide Mariani 🇮🇹 · $10

    “Thought of Suren all day after reading this. - Milan”

  • Okello Kamau Mrema 🇰🇪 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $10

    “You got this. Thought of Suren all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

  • Oliver B. Anderson 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Only $25 but hope it helps. - Columbia”

  • Farah Fatima Cherif 🇪🇬 · $15
  • Kerstin Tuva Håkansson 🇸🇪 · $13
  • Jameson L. Peters 🇦🇺 · $10

    “Wish I could do more. - Adelaide”

  • Tomás L. Morales 🇦🇷 · $50

    “Praying for you. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - San Miguel de Tucumán”

  • Daria Semenov 🇷🇺 · $20

    “Hope things get better. Small amount but sent with love. - Kazan”

  • Bhavna S. Sharma 🇮🇳 · $5.50

    “Happy to help. My brother told me about this one. - Tiruchirappalli”

  • Novi Yuni Simanjuntak 🇮🇩 · $25
  • Tiago Otávio Dantas 🇧🇷 · $20

    “God bless. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Campinas”

  • Murugan K. Mohan 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Easton T. Payne 🇦🇺 · $15

    “Rooting for you. Shared with friends too. - Wollongong”

  • Tumusiime Tumusiime 🇹🇿 · $30
  • Patrice W. Miller 🇯🇲 · $50

Reviews

3.8(5 reviews)

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  • Antoni Andrzej Sawicki🇵🇱Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Anthony K. Collins🇺🇸Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Rania Souad El-Sayed🇸🇦Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Kamau Hamisi Wafula🇺🇬Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Gayan Isuru Wijesinghe🇱🇰Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Diệp Huyền LieuPhoto verified

    good luck. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Soweto.

    • Emilia Ida Baumann

      Wishing you the best, Suren. Get well soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

      • Simone Martine Charpentier

        Sending love, Suren. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care

        • Priyanka T. Varma

          Hope it all works out, Suren. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Soweto.

          • Isaac Solomon Baah

            Get well soon. Sent it to 14 people at work. Blessings.

            • Salvador F. GuerreroID verified

              sending love. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Ann Arbor but we're thinking of you.

              • Ngozi Esther Yakubu

                Hope it all works out, Suren. Hope this works out for you

                $432.50 raised of $1,800

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