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

Help Darragh get a cochlear implant processor upgrade so He can go to school independently.

🇮🇪 Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland4,181 views
Tadhg O'Donnell
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Kilkenny
Darragh lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at Kilkenny General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,600. His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment Darragh could go to school independently. 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 $6,600 goes: • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $6,000 • Fitting and training sessions: $300 • Delivery and set-up: $65 • First-year servicing plan: $235 Thank you so much.
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Updates from Tadhg

  1. Thank you all. We're at 58% now ($3,852). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,482 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Small update. $2,017 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Rohit S. Chavan

    Thinking of you, Tadhg. Hope this works out for you

    • Arif Rahim Khatun

      Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Kilkenny

      • Tatiana Sofia OsipovQuestion

        Is there anything that isn't money that would help Darragh?

        • Tadhg O'DonnellOwnerAnswer

          Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about cochlear implant processor upgrade, advice is welcome too. Happy to explain more.

      • Yaw Felix Mensah

        Keep going, Tadhg. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

        • Kamala Anita Aryal

          Sending strength, Tadhg. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in Lagos donated after I showed her your page. God bless

          • Shakil Mohammad Howlader

            hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless

            • Moumita Sumaiya Dutta

              Hope things get better soon, Tadhg. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Kilkenny!

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