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A cochlear implant processor upgrade for Fon: help Fon move freely
Help Fon get a cochlear implant processor upgrade so She can get to the shops and visit friends.
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Fon lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at the Phuket Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $700.
Her current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment Fon 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 $700 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $540
• Fitting and training sessions: $40
• Delivery and set-up: $15
• First-year servicing plan: $105
Thank you so much.
- Chatchai
Updates from Chatchai
We're at 53% thanks to 7 of you. the plan for cochlear implant processor upgrade is now scheduled. More news soon.
We're at 24% thanks to 6 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
We're at 7% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
- Joshua C. Reyes 🇵🇭 · $200
- Jose K. Ramirez 🇵🇭 · $75
- Maxim Gleb Vinogradov 🇷🇺 · $25
- Aria Ford 🇦🇺 · $25
- Taylor M. Palmer 🇺🇸 · $25
- Héctor L. Rangel 🇪🇸 · $20
“Stay strong. Thought of Fon all day after reading this.”
- Julien Julien Remy 🇫🇷 · $20
“Good luck. From Saint-Denis with love.”
- Kehinde Bukola Bello 🇳🇬 · $15.50
“Wish I could do more. Thought of Fon all day after reading this. - Badagry”
- Nina Peters 🇩🇪 · $14
“All the best. Only $14 but hope it helps.”
- Logan S. Moreno 🇺🇸 · $10
- Leo Cook 🇺🇸 · $10
- Ifeoma Vivian Kalu 🇳🇬 · $9.50
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Is cochlear implant processor upgrade the biggest cost or is there more coming?
It's all in the list in the story. cochlear implant processor upgrade is the big one at $540, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. I'll keep the page updated.
stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out.
best of luck. This could happen to any of us. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Phuket.
how is Fon doing now?
sending strength, Chatchai. Hope the doctors have good news.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Phuket
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Fon?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about cochlear implant processor upgrade, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.
thinking of you, Chatchai. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Sending love, Chatchai. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Houston.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Hang in there, Chatchai. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Padua.
Sending good thoughts. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update.
Your post was clear and honest. God bless