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Harumi needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade - help us make it happen
Harumi needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system will not fund; the cost is $2,900.
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Harumi lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at Setagaya General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,900.
Her current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment Harumi could join the school sports day. 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 $2,900 goes:
• Fitting and training sessions: $175
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $2,500
• First-year servicing plan: $225
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Shinji
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Thanks for sharing this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up
Hope it all works out, Shinji. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from San Jose.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Harumi?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about fitting and training sessions, advice is welcome too. Fair thing to want to know.
Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too!
hope things get better soon, Shinji. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Düsseldorf!
hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Setagaya.
Keep going. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 29 people at work.