As we are still going through the ups and downs of our child's hearing journey, there are good days and bad days. We try to be as optimistic and faithful that all will be well in the end, but admittedly there are times we feel helpless. It is a blessing…
As parents we've always wondered how our children are taking it - they are actually the ones with hearing loss. For me as much as I want what's best for my child, I really can't say what he's going through. I can only pray for him, guide him along, and…
Having hearing loss is considered a disability, for definition's sake. That means you can legally apply for a government card for your child entitling him to benefits that would be helpful to his daily needs. Requirements on how to get one depends on your local government, but for ours in…
Mommy Eileen and her daughter Yanna are raising funds for Yanna's cochlear implant. We invite you to know their story and help young Yanna get better hearing. They have been selling shirts and cupcakes and soon, will be launching more fundraising events for Yanna, and we here at Project Ephphatha…
It has been a year after our own Johann was the recipient of a cochlear implant, but we were recipients of more than just the device. We received far more. We are blessed to be living in a time where technology affords our son the ability to hear despite hearing…
Time flies by so fast! Johann got his CI at the PGH last Jan 14, 2017 and it's been one year. We'd like to take this time again to thank everyone who made this possible. We knew it was overwhelming to get cochlear implants, but we didn't know that it…
We are very blessed to know about Johann's hearing loss at an early stage. It meant that we were able to address it as soon as we can. Having been diagnosed at birth, we immediately put hearing aids on him by the time he was 7 months old. We also…
It has been a great year for us. We've had ups and downs. We started off with Johann's surgery in January and then his eventual switch on. We prepared for the post-operation part as much as we can, but looking back now, here are some of our tips for beyond…
It was our first time to be confined and have surgery at the Philippine General Hospital or PGH. We chose this hospital to the obvious reason of saving on costs for the surgery itself as the cost for the CI device is already big as it is. All the good…
It is almost a year ago when we organized a movie block screening to raise funds for Johann. We chose the movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them on opening night. Here is how we organized it. Select a good movie. Something that people will want to watch, with…
With the advent of the internet, the time where you have difficulty getting your story around is no more. In fact, with the internet and social media, it is easier for you to spread your advocacy for your child with hearing loss. It also makes your fundraising a little bit…
One of the organizations that you can reach out to for funding your child's cochlear implants would be First Hand Foundation. They usually shoulder around 2,000 USD (so its subject to exchange rates, take note) and it goes directly to your CI distributor. First Hand Foundation is a charitable institution…