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Independence for Nattapong: cochlear implant processor upgrade
Help Nattapong get a cochlear implant processor upgrade so He can get to the shops and visit friends.
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Nattapong lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at Khon Kaen General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,750.
His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment Nattapong 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $1,750 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $1,650
• First-year servicing plan: $45
• Delivery and set-up: $55
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Lalita
We're at 57% thanks to 22 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Update from Khon Kaen: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 31% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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“Sending love. Hope you get the rest soon. - Montego Bay”
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Wishing you the best, Lalita. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Hyderabad.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nattapong.
Cochlear implant processor upgrade is $1,650 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. It helps to be asked.
hang in there, Lalita. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 11 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Khon Kaen.
Any update on how things are going in Khon Kaen?
Rooting for you, Lalita. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
is there anything that isn't money that would help Nattapong?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about cochlear implant processor upgrade, advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.
thinking of you, Lalita. Wishing Nattapong a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted.
hope things get better soon, Lalita. This could happen to any of us
So sorry you're going through this, Lalita. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Thinking of Khon Kaen!
Thanks for sharing this, Lalita. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Kumasi but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Kumasi.
Wishing you the best, Lalita. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best