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Alyssa needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade - help us make it happen

Alyssa needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,100.

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Alyssa A. Woods
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Birmingham
I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at the Birmingham 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 $2,100. My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 8 weeks. With the right equipment I could attend work interviews. 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 $2,100 goes: • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $1,550 • Fitting and training sessions: $105 • Delivery and set-up: $135 • First-year servicing plan: $310 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Alyssa
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Alyssa

  1. Thank you all. We're at 55% now ($1,156). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward cochlear implant processor upgrade.

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    “Every little bit. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Multan”

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    “You got this. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Thika”

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    “Thinking of you. From Kyiv with love. - Kyiv”

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    “You got this. Thought of Alyssa all day after reading this. - Guadalajara”

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    “Thinking of you. Gave what I could this week. - Uberlândia”

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Alyssa all day after reading this. - Cairo”

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    “Every little bit. Small amount but sent with love. - Akron”

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    “Thought of Alyssa all day after reading this. - Bogotá”

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    “Stay strong! - Duluth”

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  • Kevin C. O'Leary

    Sending love. Get well soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Birmingham.

    • Cameron Booker

      sending good thoughts, Alyssa. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.

      $2,702.50 raised of $2,100

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