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Amélie needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade - help us make it happen
Amélie needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,100.
🇫🇷 Île-de-France, France2,864 views
I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at the Paris 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 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. 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 $2,100 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $1,700
• Fitting and training sessions: $145
• Delivery and set-up: $120
• First-year servicing plan: $135
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Amélie
Updates from Amélie
Good news. Because of your gifts ($329 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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sending good thoughts. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours.