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Independence for Sapna: cochlear implant processor upgrade
A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Sapna independence - we're $3,900 away.
🇬🇧 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom1,300 views
I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at Birmingham General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,900.
My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go to school independently. 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 $3,900 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $3,550
• Delivery and set-up: $95
• First-year servicing plan: $255
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Sapna
Updates from Sapna
We're at 11% thanks to 11 of you. I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan. More news soon.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sapna!
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. cochlear implant processor upgrade comes first ($3,550) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for asking.
Thinking of you, Sapna. Get well soon.
Rooting for you, Sapna. Wishing Sapna a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Sending love. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Lagos
Rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
thanks for sharing this, Sapna. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care