Project ID: APPEC-2015-05-06
Proposed by: Dr. Muzammil Shahbaz
Location: Lahore
Direct Contact: +92 321 4011 531 (Pakistan), +44 7543364745 (UK)
Email: muzammil [dot] shahbaz [at] gmail.com

Summary:

Yashfa, 3, suffered fatal head injuries in an accident a year ago that resulted in total hearing loss. The doctors declared the damage of both of her cochlea: the auditory portion of the inner ear that contains nerve endings to carry sound to the brain.

Unfortunately, cochlea cannot be repaired in a conventional way. The family has tried Homeopathic treatment for last 1 year but all in vein and there has been no improvements. At this young age when a child does not hear a sound, the ability to speak also shatters. Therefore she has also been mute!

Finally, Dr. Nadeem Mukhtar, Audiologist, has recommended Cochlear Implant for Yashfa due to profound sensorineural hearing loss and there is no other solution for this kind of disease. A cochlear implant is an electronic device that replaces the function of the damaged inner ear.

Cochlear Implant Surgery is most effective in children under 5 years of age. This is a very expensive treatment due to the high cost of the device, surgery and post-implantation therapy. The cost for the implant including the electronic device is staggering US$ 14,000.

The parents wish to provide their daughter with this treatment so that she lives as a normal person and this is the only solution they have!

The family has so far managed only 25% of the total cost. APPEC has taken up this project to help cover the difference.

Please donate with full fervour and help Yashfa to feel the sound of life.

The medical reports are available upon requests.

Donations Eligibility:
This project is NOT eligible for Zakat.

Fund Raising:
Initial Target: 1000 EUR

Deadline: till completion

How to donate?
You can send your donations to APPEC’s bank accounts in Europe/Pakistan or via Paypal.
Please click here for your donations and drop an e-mail to treasurers.appec@gmail.com with your name and amount donated.

Current status of total funds:

EUR 1033.00 (update: 10.07.2015)
EUR 983.00 (update: 08.07.2015) [EUR 150.00 used from project APPEC-2015-04-15]
EUR 833.00 (update: 01.07.2015)  
EUR 783.00 (update: 26.06.2015)
EUR 748.00 (update: 05.06.2015)
EUR 698.00 (update: 27.05.2015)
EUR 355.05 (update: 21.05.2015)
EUR 305.05 (update: 20.05.2015)
EUR 257.00 (update: 18.05.2015)

 

Funds released: EUR 1032.50 (update: 16.07.2015)
Remaining funds with APPEC: EUR 0.50

This project is no more open for donations. BEFORE DONATING, please contact treasurers.appec@gmail.com, to confirm if your donation could actually be accommodated.