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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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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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- Pratik H. Pawar 🇮🇳 · $250
“Sending love. Hope the December deadline works out. - Siliguri”
- Gemma A. Cruz 🇵🇭 · $148
- Asif Bappy Zaman 🇧🇩 · $100
“Get well soon. Thought of Richard all day after reading this. - Narayanganj”
- Annabelle A. Powers 🇺🇸 · $100
- Adwoa Georgina Peprah 🇬🇭 · $50
- Josiah King 🇬🇧 · $50
“Thinking of you. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Belfast”
- Wambui Kariuki 🇰🇪 · $50
- Nkechi Kemi Aliyu 🇳🇬 · $50
- Lucky S. Mthembu 🇿🇦 · $30
- Ana D. Paredes 🇺🇸 · $25
“Thinking of you. Hope the December deadline works out. - New York”
- Ramesh Shyam Pandey 🇳🇵 · $25
- Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $25
“Best of luck. Thought of Richard all day after reading this.”
- Prakash Ganesh Bhandari 🇳🇵 · $25
- Isabel D. Ramirez 🇵🇭 · $20
- Miguel L. Mendoza 🇵🇭 · $20
- Rafael A. Ramos 🇲🇽 · $20
- Ivan Vadym Marchenko 🇷🇺 · $16
- Meenakshi K. Das 🇮🇳 · $15
“Blessings. Thought of Richard all day after reading this. - Dwarka”
- Mukesh S. Bajpai 🇮🇳 · $10
- Bilal Umar Syed 🇵🇰 · $10
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Richard
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.
Wishing you peace, Richard. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. God bless
So sorry you're going through this, Richard. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Manila this morning. God bless.
thinking of you, Richard. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Bandung.
good luck, Richard. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Accra.
hang in there. Hope you get there. All the best!