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Independence for Ethan: cochlear implant processor upgrade
Ethan needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $5,300.
🇫🇷 Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France2,352 views
Ethan lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at the Saint-Étienne Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,300.
His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment Ethan 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 $5,300 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $4,900
• Fitting and training sessions: $150
• Delivery and set-up: $110
• First-year servicing plan: $140
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Zoé
Quick update: $1,077 raised so far (20%). I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Rooting for you, Zoé. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings
Hang in there. Wishing Ethan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
hang in there. Wishing Ethan a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Wishing you peace, Zoé. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Aurangabad this morning. Thinking of Saint-Étienne.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Saint-Étienne