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Independence for Wayne: cochlear implant processor upgrade
A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Wayne independence - we're $1,900 away.
🇯🇲 Half-Way Tree, Saint Andrew, Jamaica2,163 views
Wayne lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at Half-Way Tree General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,900.
His current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 7 weeks.
With the right equipment Wayne 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $1,900 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $1,700
• Fitting and training sessions: $90
• Delivery and set-up: $25
• First-year servicing plan: $85
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Chantelle
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Wishing you peace, Chantelle. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Half-Way Tree.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Half-Way Tree.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about cochlear implant processor upgrade, advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.
Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless
Keep going. This could happen to any of us. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Móstoles.
Rooting for you, Chantelle. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Half-Way Tree.
Thinking of you. Wishing Wayne a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected!