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Irene needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade - help us make it happen
Irene needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $5,250.
🇪🇸 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain2,633 views
I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at the Alcalá de Henares 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 $5,250.
My current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 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 $5,250 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $4,900
• Fitting and training sessions: $80
• Delivery and set-up: $135
• First-year servicing plan: $135
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Irene
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Take care, Irene. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Leipzig.
Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Agra this morning. God bless.
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Wishing you the best, Irene. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Surakarta this morning. God bless
Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.