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Independence for Gabriel: cochlear implant processor upgrade
A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Gabriel independence - we're $1,950 away.
🇦🇷 Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Argentina1,458 views
I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at the Santa Fe Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,950.
My current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home.
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 $1,950 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $1,800
• Fitting and training sessions: $65
• Delivery and set-up: $25
• First-year servicing plan: $60
Thank you so much.
- Gabriel
Updates from Gabriel
Update from Santa Fe: I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up. We're at 29% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($230). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions.
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“Thinking of you. Thought of Gabriel all day after reading this. - Ibadan”
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“All the best. Please keep us posted. - Warri”
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Keep going, Gabriel. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together
Keep going. Hope you get there. Sent it to 7 people at work. Greetings from Montpellier.