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Independence for Leonardo: cochlear implant processor upgrade

Help Leonardo get a cochlear implant processor upgrade so He can get to the shops and visit friends.

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Leonardo K. Whitmore
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Leeds
I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at Leeds General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,250. My current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 10 weeks. With the right equipment I could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $3,250 goes: • First-year servicing plan: $220 • Delivery and set-up: $95 • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $2,935 With deep gratitude, Leonardo
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Leonardo

  1. We're at 35% thanks to 35 of you. I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $835 raised so far (26%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 8% funded and the plan for cochlear implant processor upgrade is now scheduled.

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  • Joya Sharmin Sarker

    you're not alone. Shared this with my family. God bless

    • Renate Frieda Frank

      Thanks for sharing this, Leonardo. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Erie.

      • Reem Aisha Qureshi

        keep going, Leonardo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.

        • Salvador C. Romero

          Sending strength. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Salerno

          • Kana Yokoyama

            Hope it all works out, Leonardo. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.

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