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Beau needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade - help us make it happen
A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Beau independence - we're $500 away.
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I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at the San Jose 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 $500.
My current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $500 goes:
• First-year servicing plan: $135
• Delivery and set-up: $170
• Fitting and training sessions: $195
Thank you so much.
Updates from Beau
11% there. the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled. Thank you.
Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($25). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage. - Beau
We're at 5% thanks to 2 of you. I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan. More news soon.
- Vaishali A. Gala 🇮🇳 · $50
- Susana J. Pacheco 🇪🇸 · $9
- Anonymous 🇯🇵 · $30
“Praying for you. Thought of Beau all day after reading this. - Sakai”
- Satish L. Kohli 🇺🇸 · $10
- Anthony F. Moreno 🇺🇸 · $15
“My brother told me about this one. - Albuquerque”
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Shared this with my family. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of San Jose.
Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Kochi but we're thinking of you. Take care.
Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Beau. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from New Delhi.