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Independence for Claudia: cochlear implant processor upgrade

A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Claudia independence - we're $5,200 away.

🇩🇪 Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany4,809 views
Marlene Katharina Schulze
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Augsburg
Claudia lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at Augsburg 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 $5,200. Her current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment Claudia 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 $5,200 goes: • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $4,650 • Fitting and training sessions: $185 • Delivery and set-up: $80 • First-year servicing plan: $285 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Marlene

  1. Quick update: $2,166 raised so far (42%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,717 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($908 in total) the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Walker R. Gregory

    keep going, Marlene. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Tamale

    • Nova L. JuarezPhoto verified

      sending love, Marlene. Hope this works out for you. Blessings

      • Eka Eka Tampubolon

        Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Newcastle upon Tyne.

        • Andrés N. MuñozID verified

          Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Los Angeles.

          • Funmilayo Oluwaseun Odukoya

            Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Augsburg donated after I showed her your page. Love from Augsburg.

            • Mangesh W. RathodID verified

              Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

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