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

Help Luciana get a cochlear implant processor upgrade so She can attend work interviews.

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Natália Eliane Freitas
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São Paulo
Luciana lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at São Paulo 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 $950. Her current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Luciana could attend work interviews. 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 $950 goes: • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $820 • Fitting and training sessions: $50 • Delivery and set-up: $50 • First-year servicing plan: $30 Thank you for reading my story.

Updates from Natália

  1. Thank you all. We're at 70% now ($667). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. 47% there. I made the first payment toward cochlear implant processor upgrade. Thank you.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($195). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  • Alexei Sergei Komarov 🇺🇦 · $35

    “Hope this helps. My cousin told me about this one. - Kharkiv”

  • Pedro D. Ramos 🇵🇭 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $50

    “Hope it all works out. I'm in Ekurhuleni, thinking of you. - Ekurhuleni”

  • Tareq Ali 🇧🇩 · $5
  • Nora W. Butler 🇬🇧 · $50
  • Kevin Stanton 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Duy Thắng Diep 🇻🇳 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $8

    “Thought of Luciana all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $57
  • Modupe Yewande Okonkwo 🇳🇬 · $50

    “Hope the April deadline works out. - Zaria”

  • Anonymous 🇰🇷 · $10
  • Antonella Rosa Bianco 🇮🇹 · $25
  • Tadhg Stewart 🇮🇪 · $100
  • Toàn Long Ha 🇻🇳 · $63

    “Only $63 but hope it helps. - Hải Phòng”

  • Marcel Luis Fuchs 🇩🇪 · $8

    “Every little bit. Hope the April deadline works out. - Kassel”

  • Ryan A. Jacobs 🇬🇧 · $16
  • Christian B. McCoy 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $50
  • Zahid Rafiq Ali 🇬🇧 · $50

    “All the best. Hope the April deadline works out. - London”

  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $10

    “Thought of Luciana all day after reading this. - Lagos”

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  • Graciela G. Flores🇦🇷Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Lertchai Wichai Duangdee🇹🇭Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Awino Mwanaisha Salim🇰🇪Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Batuhan ÇelikPhoto verified

    Hope it all works out, Natália. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

    • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Mumbai.

      • Wishing you the best, Natália. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

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