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Independence for Richard: cochlear implant processor upgrade

A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Richard independence - we are $1,200 away.

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Richard Prince Sarpong
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Accra
I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at the Accra Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,200. My current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 8 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 $1,200 goes: • Delivery and set-up: $15 • First-year servicing plan: $35 • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $1,150 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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  • Aditi S. GargQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Richard

    • Richard Prince SarpongOwnerAnswerID verified

      Sure. The biggest one is delivery and set-up, $15. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Happy to explain more.

  • Nur Gül Çelik

    Wishing you peace, Richard. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. God bless

    • Omar Karim Mahmud

      So sorry you're going through this, Richard. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

      • Theophilus Theophilus Alhassan

        Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Manila this morning. God bless.

        • Umar Erlangga Effendi

          thinking of you, Richard. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Bandung.

          • Babu Faruk Alam

            good luck, Richard. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Accra.

            • Jennifer W. Duran

              hang in there. Hope you get there. All the best!

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