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Wayne needs a pair of hearing aids - help us make it happen
Help Wayne get a pair of hearing aids so He can get to the shops and visit friends.
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Wayne lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at Soweto 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 $2,500.
His current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment Wayne could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $2,500 goes:
• pair of hearing aids: $2,350
• Delivery and set-up: $40
• First-year servicing plan: $110
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Gareth
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Best of luck. Hope you get there. I hope December is when things finally get easier. All the best.
Keep going, Gareth. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Soweto.
Thinking of you and your family, Gareth. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.
Rooting for you. Hope you get there. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Kilkenny.
sending good thoughts, Gareth. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes