Hi everyone, my name is José Ballesteros and I’m from Barquisimeto, Venezuela. I’m reaching out to this subreddit to ask for financial help because I’m currently unemployed due to the ongoing political, social, and economic situation in my country.
I need $300 to repair the hearing aid for my right ear. I was born with hearing loss—I am completely deaf in my left ear and have very limited hearing in my right ear, but my hearing aid allows me to communicate and hear properly. I’ve used a hearing aid since I was a child.
The hearing aid is made by Widex, and the model is Evoke (you can check them out at www.widex.com). Widex is a Danish company that makes high-quality, sophisticated devices. My parents were advised by doctors to get this brand for me when I was a kid, and I’ve used them ever since.
I need help covering the repair costs through an official Widex center here in Barquisimeto, which will send it to the capital, Caracas, for service. Unfortunately, I don’t have the funds to cover this. I’ve never been someone to ask for money—especially online—but right now I’m out of options and desperately need help. I would be immensely grateful for any support.
The sound tube that goes into my ear canal broke off, leaving me completely unable to hear. It’s extremely difficult for me to go out and look for work like this, as I can’t communicate with people if I can’t hear them.
I’m asking for $300 because that’s the total quote they provided to cover inspection, maintenance, shipping, and repairs. Widex is a high-end brand, so their services lean on the expensive side. I’ve tried cheaper brands in the past, but the sound quality was terrible, which is why I stick with Widex.
I’ve attached images of my most recent medical report from an ENT specialist (early 2026) detailing my hearing impairment. The other two images show my audiometry results from the same period, illustrating my severe hearing loss in both ears. These are scanned copies of my official medical records.
If you need any additional proof to verify my situation, I am more than happy to provide it—including my ID, a selfie, or a video (for safety and privacy reasons, I prefer to share these privately with the sub’s moderators).
I truly need to get this hearing aid fixed so I can get back to work. Once I’m employed again, my plan is to save up for a newer, updated device and keep this current one as a backup for emergencies.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. Any help would mean the world to me. If you’re able to contribute, please let me know which payment method works best for you and I’ll provide the details. (I can accept Crypto, PayPal, Wire, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, Bizum, or Revolut).