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Independence for Ezra: cochlear implant processor upgrade
Ezra needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $4,600.
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Ezra lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the New Orleans 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 $4,600.
His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Ezra could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $4,600 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $4,150
• Fitting and training sessions: $175
• First-year servicing plan: $275
Every share and every dollar helps.
Updates from Elijah
Quick update: $1,852 raised so far (40%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 29% funded and the plan for cochlear implant processor upgrade is now scheduled.
- Tunde Ikenna Mba 🇳🇬 · $100
- Rahima Nusrat Parvez 🇮🇳 · $100
- Megan A. Coetzee 🇿🇦 · $10
“Sending love. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Johannesburg”
- Joshua F. Sandoval 🇬🇧 · $42.50
- Manuel K. Ibáñez 🇲🇽 · $10
“Happy to help. Thought of Ezra all day after reading this. - Oaxaca de Juárez”
- Daniela M. Cortés 🇦🇷 · $20
“You got this. Thought of Ezra all day after reading this.”
- Juan L. Sánchez 🇺🇸 · $10
- Ramesh M. Agarwal 🇺🇸 · $20
- Bryan E. Zamora 🇵🇭 · $5
- Araceli W. Núñez 🇪🇸 · $100
- Noel G. Quizon 🇵🇭 · $15
- Zoey C. Hudson 🇬🇧 · $10
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $10
- Tania Sultana Molla 🇧🇩 · $10
“Thought of Ezra all day after reading this. - Rajshahi”
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $75
- Zola H. Isaacs 🇿🇦 · $50
- Yakubu Nnamdi Nwosu 🇳🇬 · $41
- Mehwish Uzma Farooqi 🇵🇰 · $25
- Felicia Akosua Ofori 🇬🇭 · $25
“All the best. Hope the May deadline works out. - Madina”
- Naledi A. Tshabalala 🇿🇦 · $10
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Stay strong. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Spanish Town.
Sending love, Elijah. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Colombo!
Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.