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Independence for Tameka: cochlear implant processor upgrade

A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Tameka independence - we're $1,900 away.

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Tameka H. Stewart
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I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at the Kingston Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,900. My current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $1,900 goes: • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $1,800 • First-year servicing plan: $70 • Delivery and set-up: $30 Thank you for reading my story. - Tameka

Updates from Tameka

  1. We're at 39% thanks to 20 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Update from Kingston: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 35% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($81 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Tameka?

    • Tameka H. StewartOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about cochlear implant processor upgrade, advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Thinking of you and your family, Tameka. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. It's not much but it's yours.

    • How is Tameka doing now?

      • Rooting for you, Tameka. Hope the doctors have good news. After 9 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

        • Imani Joyce AthumaniAddress verified

          Hang in there. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

          • Sending good thoughts, Tameka. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

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

              • Tameka H. StewartOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

                It's all in the list in the story. cochlear implant processor upgrade is the big one at $1,800, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for looking so closely.

            • Wishing you the best, Tameka. Wishing Tameka a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

              • Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Riyadh.

                • rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Mukono.

                  • It takes guts to ask. Well done. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Kingston.

                    • Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                      • a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Kingston. I'll ask around and let you know

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