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A cochlear implant processor upgrade for Caroline: help Caroline move freely
Caroline needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,150.
🇺🇸 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States1,087 views
Caroline lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at Baton Rouge General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,150.
Her current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Caroline could join the school sports day. It would change everyday life for the whole family.
We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $3,150 goes:
• First-year servicing plan: $185
• Fitting and training sessions: $250
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $2,715
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Mackenzie
Updates from Mackenzie
Update from Baton Rouge: the plan for first-year servicing plan is now scheduled. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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