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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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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.
Updates from Hannah
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.
- Fionnuala C. Ryan 🇮🇪 · $500
- Asher Lamb 🇺🇸 · $250
- Alberto A. Cabrera 🇪🇸 · $250
- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $200
- Sarah Abena Larbi 🇬🇭 · $200
“Only $200 but hope it helps. - Accra”
- Scarlett C. Edwards 🇦🇺 · $200
- Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $100
- Pari C. Gill 🇮🇳 · $100
“Wishing you the best. Thought of Emily all day after reading this. - Thane”
- Dieter Matthias Horn 🇩🇪 · $100
“Be well. Gave what I could this week. - Dortmund”
- Ximena Lara 🇨🇴 · $100
- Maryam Humaira Zardari 🇵🇰 · $100
- Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $100
- Fatema Puja Alam 🇮🇳 · $100
- Javier S. Muñoz 🇺🇸 · $100
- Endale Lemma Regassa 🇪🇹 · $100
- Vincent Guillaume Jean 🇨🇦 · $96
- Anonymous 🇮🇪 · $75
“Every little bit. Thought of Emily all day after reading this. - Kilkenny”
- Fábio Brito 🇧🇷 · $75
“Happy to help. My neighbor told me about this one. - Belo Horizonte”
- Karanja Kevin Okello 🇰🇪 · $65.50
“All the best. Thought of Emily all day after reading this. - Nairobi”
- Upendo Anyango Nakamya 🇰🇪 · $61
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Thinking of you and your family. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from San Nicolás de los Garza.
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.