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A cochlear implant processor upgrade for Daniel: help Daniel move freely

Daniel needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,500.

🇧🇷 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil2,197 views
Rodrigo Sérgio Souza
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Daniel lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at Campinas General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,500. His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks. With the right equipment Daniel could speak with the people around him. 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 $2,500 goes: • First-year servicing plan: $85 • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $2,350 • Fitting and training sessions: $65 If you're reading this, thank you.

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  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($915 in total) I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Keep going, Rodrigo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Campinas.

    • Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Hamilton so I could bring a meal. Take care

      • You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 29 people at work

        • hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Greetings from Pasig!

          • Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!

            • Best of luck. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Campinas

              • So sorry you're going through this, Rodrigo. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                • João Heitor DiasAddress verified

                  Sending love, Rodrigo. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Campinas.

                  • Rooting for you, Rodrigo. Hope the doctors have good news

                    • You're not alone, Rodrigo. Wishing Daniel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Iloilo City.

                      • Sending strength, Rodrigo. Wishing Daniel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Campinas.

                        • Shared this with my family. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

                          • stay strong. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Mumbai.

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