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Independence for Volkan: cochlear implant processor upgrade

A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Volkan independence - we are $2,500 away.

🇹🇷 İzmir, İzmir, Türkiye1,575 views
Volkan Barış Arslan
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I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at İzmir 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 $2,500. My current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment I could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $2,500 goes: • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $2,350 • Fitting and training sessions: $30 • Delivery and set-up: $40 • First-year servicing plan: $80 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Volkan

Updates from Volkan

  1. Small update. $1,177 so far, I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan.

  2. Update from İzmir: the plan for cochlear implant processor upgrade is now scheduled. We're at 32% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • rooting for you, Volkan. Looking forward to the next update.

    • Rooting for you, Volkan. Shared this with my family. Thinking of İzmir.

      • wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of İzmir.

        • Teresa T. PrescottPhoto verified

          you're not alone. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Lahore.

          • Stay strong. Wishing Volkan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of İzmir.

            • Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together!

              • So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Karachi but we're thinking of you

                • this could happen to any of us. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Petrópolis!

                  • I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Thane.

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