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A cochlear implant processor upgrade for Valentina: help me move freely
Valentina needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system will not fund; the cost is $4,100.
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I live with a spinal cord injury. My occupational therapist at the Madrid Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,100.
My current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $4,100 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $3,750
• Fitting and training sessions: $85
• Delivery and set-up: $105
• First-year servicing plan: $160
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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keep going. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
Sending strength, Valentina. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Madrid
Hang in there, Valentina. Looking forward to the next update.
Thanks for sharing this, Valentina. Hope you get there. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.