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Independence for Marilyn: cochlear implant processor upgrade

Marilyn needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $7,250.

🇬🇧 SE15 7BE, London, England, United Kingdom412 views
Eliana L. Riley
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Marilyn lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at London General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,250. Her current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Marilyn could attend work interviews. 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 $7,250 goes: • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $6,750 • Fitting and training sessions: $220 • Delivery and set-up: $100 • First-year servicing plan: $180 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

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  • Hope things get better soon. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together

    • Shared this with my family. Sent it to 28 people at work. Thinking of London.

      • Keep going. Hope the doctors have good news. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Girona.

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