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…
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 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…
Depending on the device and specifications you need, cochlear implants in the Philippines range from 500k to 1.2M pesos. That is just for one ear. It is therefore recommended to exhaust all available funding options you have at your disposal. One of these is to apply for financial assistance with…
Here in the Philippines, quality hearing aids and cochlear implants do not come cheap. Not all can afford to get these for their children with hearing loss through only their own means. Fortunately, there are a lot of things you can do to help raise funds for your child's device.
If your child's hearing loss is severe to profound, your ENT or hearing professionals will recommend you get cochlear implants to unlock hearing for your child. For a time Johann was wearing hearing aids in his right ear despite being with severe hearing loss. But over time, through annual monitoring,…
For mild to moderate hearing loss, a good set of hearing aids will set your child in the right path. After determining the level of hearing loss your child has, your ENT or audiologist or a hearing professional will recommend hearing aid options for your child. There are different types…