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Independence for Benjamin: cochlear implant processor upgrade

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

🇬🇧 United Kingdom2,863 views
Jordan P. Espinoza
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Birmingham
Benjamin lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at the Birmingham Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,550. His current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment Benjamin 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 $3,550 goes: • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $3,050 • Fitting and training sessions: $155 • Delivery and set-up: $155 • First-year servicing plan: $190 Thanks for reading all this. - Jordan
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Jordan

  1. Small update. $1,196 so far, I made the first payment toward cochlear implant processor upgrade.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 30% now ($1,058). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Quick update: $480 raised so far (14%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Autumn T. Nichols

    Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Take care

    • Senait Tizita Gebre

      Thinking of you. Wishing Benjamin a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Khulna.

      • Sofia Halyna Davydov

        Wishing you the best, Jordan. Wishing Benjamin a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

        • Mukasa Ouma Odhiambo

          You're not alone. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in Cebu City donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

          • Verónica MendozaQuestion

            how is Benjamin doing now?

            • Anita H. Bhatia

              So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Birmingham.

              • Janaka Indika BandaraPhoto verified

                I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 16 people at work. Love from Berlin.

                • Venkatesh B. Namboothiri

                  I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best!

                  • Chioma Nneka Fashola

                    keep going, Jordan. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Austin.

                    • Marcelo Thiago Campos

                      Good luck, Jordan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!

                      • Jomar Marquez

                        Sending strength, Jordan. Wishing Benjamin a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up. God bless.

                        • Tsion Mekdes Hagos

                          Sending love, Jordan. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless!

                          $2,208.50 raised of $3,550

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