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Independence for Wegayehu: cochlear implant processor upgrade
A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Wegayehu independence - we're $450 away.
🇪🇹 Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia1,929 views
Wegayehu lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Bahir Dar Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $450.
Her current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 7 weeks.
With the right equipment Wegayehu could attend work interviews. 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 $450 goes:
• First-year servicing plan: $40
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $360
• Fitting and training sessions: $50
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $100
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“Stay strong. Hope you get the rest soon. - Corpus Christi”
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“Thought of Wegayehu all day after reading this.”
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“Thought of Wegayehu all day after reading this. - Bhaktapur”
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“From my family to yours. Only $4 but hope it helps. - Yekaterinburg”
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