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A cochlear implant processor upgrade for Otávio: help Otávio move freely
A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Otávio independence - we're $2,400 away.
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Otávio lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at the Juiz de Fora Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,400.
His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 8 weeks.
With the right equipment Otávio could go to school independently. 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 $2,400 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $2,100
• Fitting and training sessions: $130
• Delivery and set-up: $60
• First-year servicing plan: $110
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Eliane
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any update on how things are going in Juiz de Fora?
Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. After 23 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
this could happen to any of us. Greetings from Chattogram!
Stay strong, Eliane. Hope the doctors have good news. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from San Jose.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Juiz de Fora
Thank you. If you're in Juiz de Fora I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
So sorry you're going through this, Eliane. Get well soon.
thanks for sharing this, Eliane. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Take care, Eliane. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.
Hang in there, Eliane. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Thika.