Help 'PK' to hear again!

'PK' Paul Kennelly is a valuable member of his local community in Thames on the Coromandel Peninsula. As a mental health support worker he does great work supporting people at their most vulnerable. He was recently awarded for his outstanding work in this field by his employers.

'PK' also engages fully in other areas of community life, including teaching Meditation and Mindfulness techniques (he is also known locally by his Buddhist name 'Amritadaka) and he is active in community theatre with the 'Open Book Theatre Company' and the Thames Steampunk Festival. He also serves on the Trust Board of the Thames Community Centre.

However 'PK' now needs some support himself. He has suffered substantial hearing loss over the years, partially due to early cancer treatment as a teenager, which although ultimately effective for his cancer, carried significant side effects.. Unfortunately the records from the 1970's do not exist adequately enough for ACC or other coverage to be established now. So we are seeking the support of others to help cover some of the costs of hearing aids for 'PK.'