Help Minal to unlock the World of Sounds
Minal Khan's Story
Minal has never been able to hear since she was born deaf. Despite her lovely name, it is unfortunate that she is unable to reply to her name or recognize her parents’ voices. Unfortunately, the cochlear implant surgery, she requires to restore her hearing is beyond the financial means of her parents. We ask that you help Minal to unlock the world of sounds. It is only possible with your financial gift.
Two-year-old Minal, a resident of Manshera, has been suffering from hearing impairment since birth. When she was a year old, her parents noticed that she did not respond to their voices. Her parents took her to the local hospital, where her tests were done. Upon consultation, she was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss. The doctor advised her to undergo cochlear implant surgery. A cochlear implant is a small electronic device that sends electrical signals to stimulate the cochlear nerve (nerve for hearing). The implant has internal and external components. The external part picks up sounds with a microphone. Then, it processes the sound and transmits it to the inner part of the implant.
She lives with her parents and one sibling. Her father has a private job and earns PKR 15,000 per month. He is struggling to make ends meet. It is not possible for him to pay for the surgery with his limited income. He said it in a depressed tone.
“Our lives were flipped upside down when the doctor informed us that she had hearing loss. Without the surgery, I’m worried about how my kid will live. Please support us by giving right now.
A friend of her parents told them about Transparent Hands, and they registered the case with Transparent Hands. We want to help Minal hear her parent’s voices soon. But, we need your kind contributions to make a family’s dream come true. We urge you help Minal to unlock the world of sounds and improve the quality of her life
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Minal Khan's Story
Two-year-old Minal, a resident of Mansehra, has been suffering from hearing impairment since birth. Her parents noticed that she was not responding to their voices when she was just one year old, and their worst fears were confirmed by medical tests and consultations with the doctors. She was diagnosed with sensorineural deafness. Her doctor advised cochlear implant surgery. Her family could not afford the procedure. In a desperate attempt to get help, they contacted Transparent Hands, where the power of collective kindness gave her a chance to restore her hearing.
She was admitted to Ali Medical Complex, Islamabad, where Dr. Jawwad skillfully performed the cochlear implant surgery on 20-06-2023. The doctor successfully implanted the internal component with accuracy and expertise, constituting an important step in her quest for hearing restoration. After just one day in the hospital, she was discharged with renewed hope.
Minal's journey to regain her hearing took time and patience. After a couple of weeks, the doctor inserted the external part of the cochlear implant. Through a series of speech therapy sessions, she would soon start recognizing and understanding sounds. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of a fresh and captivating world for her, brimming with the magic of language.
With the guidance of a skilled speech therapist, she embarked on speech therapy sessions that enriched her language and communication abilities. The cochlear implant played a pivotal role, opening doors to learning, companionship, and contentment in her life.
The kindness of donors who generously backed this cause played a central part in helping Minal's remarkable journey, especially given her family's financial limits. Regaining her ability to hear has brought her immense joy and strength, giving her the confidence to move ahead in a life full of energy. Embracing the sounds around her, Minal stands ready to chase her aspirations with resilience and motivation.