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A cochlear implant processor upgrade for Charikleia: help Charikleia move freely
Charikleia needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,250.
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Charikleia lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Athens Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,250.
Her current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment Charikleia could get to the shops and visit friends. 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $2,250 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $1,800
• Fitting and training sessions: $155
• Delivery and set-up: $75
• First-year servicing plan: $220
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- Thanasis
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I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't give up. Thinking of Athens.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Charikleia.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. cochlear implant processor upgrade comes first ($1,800) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Good question.
Hope it all works out, Thanasis. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.
hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Thanasis. Looking forward to the next update.
stay strong, Thanasis. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.