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Independence for Iván: cochlear implant processor upgrade
Iván needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,450.
🇨🇴 Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia2,121 views
Iván lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at the Cartagena 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 $1,450.
His current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment Iván 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $1,450 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $1,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $90
• Delivery and set-up: $25
• First-year servicing plan: $85
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Alejandra
We're at 47% thanks to 24 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
- Ivy H. Stevens 🇺🇸 · $200
- Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $100
- Gianna B. Jennings 🇺🇸 · $100
“Thought of Iván all day after reading this. - Columbus”
- Henry Emeka Uzor 🇳🇬 · $69
- Khalid Adel Ismail 🇲🇦 · $67
- Saar Esther Gerritsen 🇳🇱 · $51
“Every little bit. Gave what I could this week. - Amsterdam”
- Ramesh A. Nadar 🇮🇳 · $50
- Dipa Pramila Bista 🇳🇵 · $50
- Victor Dayo Shittu 🇳🇬 · $50
“Hope this helps. Small amount but sent with love. - Warri”
- Aisha Haddad 🇪🇬 · $50
“Every little bit. Thought of Iván all day after reading this. - Shubra”
- Bhavna S. Vyas 🇮🇳 · $50
- Iman Rima Mahmoud 🇫🇷 · $50
- Alexa Stevens 🇨🇦 · $50
- Zeeshan Shoaib Butt 🇵🇰 · $50
- Jéssica Lúcia Ribeiro 🇧🇷 · $50
- Tomás M. Nava 🇪🇸 · $50
- Ekkachai Vichai Suksawat 🇹🇭 · $30
- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $30
“God bless. Thought of Iván all day after reading this. - Lagos”
- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $30
“Keep your head up! - Awka”
- Hanna Monika Krupa 🇵🇱 · $25
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Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in San Jose this morning.
praying for you. This could happen to any of us. All the best
thanks for sharing this, Alejandra. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Love from Gulu.
Sending good thoughts, Alejandra. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Dublin but we're thinking of you.
Sending good thoughts. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless!