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Independence for Rodel: cochlear implant processor upgrade
Rodel needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,300.
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Rodel lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at the Davao City Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,300.
His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Rodel could go to school independently. 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 $1,300 goes:
• First-year servicing plan: $40
• Fitting and training sessions: $20
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $1,240
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Carlo
Updates from Carlo
Small update. $477 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
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“Best of luck. Thought of Rodel all day after reading this.”
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Thinking of you, Carlo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Edmonton donated after I showed her your page.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Rodel?
Thank you. If you're in Davao City I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
Hope it all works out, Carlo. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Iztapalapa this morning. Take care!
Sending good thoughts, Carlo. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Put this on a community board in San Diego this morning. Greetings from San Diego.
good luck. Hope the doctors have good news. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rodel
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. first-year servicing plan comes first ($40) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.
Good luck, Carlo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Carlo. Hope you get there. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
sending strength, Carlo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.
Sending strength, Carlo. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. All the best.
Wishing Rodel a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
you're not alone, Carlo. Get well soon. Sent it to 32 people at work. Take care.