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

Help Raffaella get a cochlear implant processor upgrade so She can speak with the people around her.

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Daniela Martina Farina
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Catania
Raffaella lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at Catania 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 $4,700. Her current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment Raffaella could speak with the people around her. 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 $4,700 goes: • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $4,300 • Fitting and training sessions: $85 • Delivery and set-up: $115 • First-year servicing plan: $200 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Daniela
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Daniela

  1. Quick update: $244 raised so far (5%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($123 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 1% funded and the plan for first-year servicing plan is now scheduled.

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  • Danylo Volodymyr Shevchuk 🇷🇺 · $100
  • Margaux Margaux Dumont 🇫🇷 · $57.50

    “Every little bit. My cousin told me about this one. - Marseille”

  • Andrés G. Medina 🇨🇴 · $55

    “Be well. Been where you're, it gets better. - Cali”

  • Anonymous 🇲🇦 · $30

    “Get well soon. Thought of Raffaella all day after reading this. - Casablanca”

  • Saeed Amir Al-Farsi 🇪🇬 · $21
  • Furkan Güneş 🇹🇷 · $20

    “Wishing you the best. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Istanbul”

  • Komal H. Sidhu 🇮🇳 · $10

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3.2(6 reviews)

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    Great help in a difficult time

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    Exactly what I needed

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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