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

A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Henk independence - we're $4,200 away.

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Roos Tess Smit
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Nijmegen
Henk lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at the Nijmegen Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,200. His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks. With the right equipment Henk could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $4,200 goes: • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $3,450 • Fitting and training sessions: $300 • Delivery and set-up: $130 • First-year servicing plan: $320 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Roos

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  • Stay strong. Wishing Henk a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

    • Muhammad Dedi HandokoPhoto verified

      Keep going, Roos. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

      • Sending strength, Roos. Wishing Henk a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best!

        • Sarah M. StoneID verified

          Rooting for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in Istanbul this morning. Thinking of Nijmegen.

          • You're not alone, Roos. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care.

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