Help Sharjeel Hear Again

Sharjeel Safdar's Story

Sharjeel is a young and bright teenager who is struggling with progressive hearing loss. He feels like he’s drifting away from his goals. He used to love spending time with his friends and participating in class discussions, but now he is constantly struggling to keep up. It’s frustrating for him to miss out on important conversations. He is extremely concerned about his future. His struggles make him feel alone and helpless. In addition to the physical effects of his condition, the emotional effects are also weighing him down. We request that you help Sharjeel hear again with your kind donations.

Sharjeel, an 18-year-old resident of Gujrat, had a sad incident where he fell off the stairs, eight years ago. He was taken to the emergency room for first aid treatment. He recovered from his head injury. Gradually, he noticed that he had developed a hearing problem. His parents took him to an ENT specialist, who recommended using hearing aids. He used hearing aids for five to six years, but now they are ineffective. Recently, he went back to the doctor, who advised him to undergo cochlear implant surgery. A cochlear implant improves the condition of hearing loss by bypassing damaged parts of the inner ear and directly stimulating the auditory nerve. It can provide a greater range of sound than traditional hearing aids, improve speech recognition in noisy environments, and reduce the perception of tinnitus.

He lives with his parents and two siblings. His mother is the only breadwinner of the family and earns just PKR 48,000 per month as a school teacher. She hardly runs the household expenses. Therefore, she can’t afford to pay for his cochlear implant surgery. Sharjeel said in a anxious tone:

“ My dreams are slowly slipping away due to my progressive hearing loss. I desperately need a cochlear implant, but my family cannot afford it. Please help me improve my quality of life and achieve my dreams by donating towards my surgery.”

After a lot of mental and physical anxiety, Sharjeel’s parents have requested Transparent Hands’ help. We have promised them that we will arrange his surgery as soon as possible. Therefore, we urge you to please donate and help Sharjeel hear again.

Sharjeel Safdar's Story

Sharjeel Safdar, a resilient 19-year-old from Gujrat, encountered hearing impairment eight years ago due to a severe head injury from a fall. His quest for regaining sound commenced with admission to Ali Medical Complex, Islamabad, on 23rd September 2023.

Under the skilled hands of Dr. Jawwad Ahmed, Sharjeel underwent surgery on the same day of admission, receiving the internal component. His discharge on 27th September 2023 marked the beginning of his transformative journey.

The subsequent installation of the external implant after six weeks paved the way for ongoing speech therapy sessions, critical for Sharjeel's journey in comprehending sounds effectively.

Sharjeel's story symbolizes perseverance, amplified by his steadfast commitment alongside Dr. Jawwad Ahmed's expertise at Ali Medical Complex, Islamabad. The installation of the internal implant stands as a beacon of hope, promising a renewed hearing for Sharjeel Safdar.

This remarkable journey wouldn't have been feasible without the invaluable support of compassionate donors. Their generosity has played a pivotal role in Sharjeel's path to rediscovering the world of sound.

This narrative illustrates Sharjeel Safdar's pursuit of hearing restoration, highlighting the pivotal role of surgical intervention at Ali Medical Complex, Islamabad, and concluding with gratitude to the compassionate donors whose support has been instrumental in Sharjeel's journey