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Independence for Emily: cochlear implant processor upgrade

A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Emily independence - we are $4,050 away.

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Hannah Hayes
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Hobart
Emily lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at the Hobart Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,050. Her current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment Emily could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $4,050 goes: • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $3,700 • Delivery and set-up: $105 • First-year servicing plan: $245 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Hannah

  1. Quick update: $1,655 raised so far (41%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Blessings. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Jaffna”

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    “Every little bit. Only $32 but hope it helps.”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Emily all day after reading this. - Thane”

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    “Be well. Gave what I could this week. - Dortmund”

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    “All the best. Thought of Emily all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

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    “Praying for you! - Kansas City”

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  • Yaw Kwaku Antwi

    Thinking of you and your family. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from San Nicolás de los Garza.

    • Tahmina Ayesha Mahmud

      Thinking of you, Hannah. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Juazeiro do Norte but we're thinking of you. All the best.

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