Help Zaheer Step into the World of Sounds
Zaheer Ahmed's Story
Since birth, Zaheer Ahmed, a lively and innocent one-year-old from Kashmoor, has been dealing with a quiet battle. Zaheer was born without hearing, therefore he has been living in silence without experiencing the beautiful sounds that surround us.
Recently, his parents noticed his unresponsiveness to sounds and took him to a nearby local hospital where it was revealed that he had hearing disability since the day he was born. Sadly, due to his parents’ lack of awareness about this condition, they did not notice it earlier.
The doctors have advised cochlear implant surgery, which will change his life. Zaheer will be able to hear after this surgery and series of speech therapy sessions. We can make it possible for him to live his life to the fullest.
Zaheer, who is from Kashmoor, resides under his grandfather’s roof with his parents. His father, who earns PKR 20,000 a month, is the family’s only provider. The family can’t pay for Zaheer’s essential surgical procedure because of their poor circumstances.
“Watching my son struggle to engage with the world, unable to hear the laughter of his family, fills me with an overwhelming sense of sadness,” says Zaheer’s father. “Our limited resources prevent us from giving him the surgical intervention he needs.”
Zaheer’s family found a ray of hope as they contacted Transparent Hands for the financial assistance needed to change their son’s life. You can make sure Zaheer’s innocent world is filled with endless possibilities and lovely sounds rather than being filled with silence.
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Zaheer Ahmed's Story
Zaheer Ahmed, a 1-year-old boy from Kashmore, Sindh, had been living in a silent world since birth. He was missing out on enjoying one of the cherished moments of childhood - hearing his mother’s lullabies. He never even responded to his name being called. Concerned about his condition, his parents consulted a doctor, who conducted some medical tests and diagnosed Zaheer with congenital sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). His parents were heartbroken to see him missing out on experiencing the world that other children take for granted. To open the door to the world of sounds for him, the doctor recommended cochlear implant surgery.
Living in a small mud house, Zaheer’s family was struggling to make ends meet. His father, the sole breadwinner in the family, works as a daily wage laborer and earns just PKR 20,000 per month. His parents desperately wanted to give him the gift of hearing but their financial constraints made it impossible to do so. With hopes in their hearts, Zaheer’s family contacted Transparent Hands and asked us for help. We listened to their concerns and promptly registered their case. With the support of donors, we managed to give Zaheer the gift of hearing.
On 27th July 2024, Zaheer was admitted to GIMS Hospital in Gambat. The surgery took place on 28th July 2024. Dr. Maqbool Ahmed, an experienced surgeon, carefully fitted the internal component of the cochlear implant. Zaheer was discharged just one day after the surgery.
Six weeks after the surgery, the external component of the cochlear implant was installed. His journey to the world of sounds is ongoing with regular speech therapy sessions. Zaheer’s parents were overjoyed with happiness and said:
“Zaheer is healing and learning to communicate every day. We don’t have words to describe our happiness. Your support meant a lot to us. Thank you for helping us in our darkest hours!”
Your generosity has filled Zaheer’s life with happiness and endless possibilities. His parents are happy, knowing that now their son will not be left behind to gain the opportunity to live a happy and fuller life. You have made a meaningful impact on Zaheer’s life. Thanks for being there for Zaheer!
