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

Nalini needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,200.

🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa1,926 views
Lwazi Chetty
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Johannesburg
Nalini lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at the Johannesburg 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 $1,200. Her current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Nalini could join the school sports day. 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 $1,200 goes: • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $990 • Fitting and training sessions: $85 • Delivery and set-up: $45 • First-year servicing plan: $80 Every share and every dollar helps.
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Updates from Lwazi

  1. We're at 58% thanks to 16 of you. the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. We're at 26% thanks to 7 of you. the plan for first-year servicing plan is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Caleb B. Watts

    It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Lagos.

    • Lucie MorinQuestion

      Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Johannesburg.

      • Lwazi ChettyOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Thank you. If you're in Johannesburg I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Joy Mizanur Khan

      Sending good thoughts, Lwazi. Hope the doctors have good news. God bless.

      • Dhanush J. YadavQuestion

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nalini

        • Lwazi ChettyOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          Cochlear implant processor upgrade is $990 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.

      • Sergio D. LópezID verified

        good luck, Lwazi. Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Dhaka but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Dhaka.

        • Grayson M. Kelly

          Sending love, Lwazi. Hope you get there.

          • Leo N. Callahan

            You're not alone, Lwazi. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 16 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

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