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A cochlear implant processor upgrade for Pradeep: help me move freely
Pradeep needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $850.
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I live with cerebral palsy. My occupational therapist at the Mumbai Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $850.
My current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 8 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home.
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 $850 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $770
• Fitting and training sessions: $40
• Delivery and set-up: $10
• First-year servicing plan: $30
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Pradeep
We're at 68% thanks to 19 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($249). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up.
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Praying for you, Pradeep. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Pradeep!
Sure. The biggest one is cochlear implant processor upgrade, $770. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for asking.
hang in there, Pradeep. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this, Pradeep. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Lyon
Rooting for you, Pradeep. Hope the doctors have good news. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Mangaluru.
Hope you get there. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care
Stay strong, Pradeep. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Bangkok.