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Iván needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade - help us make it happen
Iván needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,600.
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Iván lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at Palmira 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 $1,600.
His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment Iván could speak with the people around him. 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 $1,600 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $35
• Fitting and training sessions: $40
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $1,525
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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- Vasiliki Ioanna Pavlidis 🇬🇷 · $68
“Happy to help. From Thessaloniki with love.”
- Pradeep B. Anand 🇮🇳 · $25
- Atul B. Parmar 🇮🇳 · $50
“From my family to yours. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Agra”
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“Good luck. Thought of Iván all day after reading this. - Taguig”
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“You got this. Thought of Iván all day after reading this. - Prayagraj”
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“Be well. My cousin told me about this one. - Kharkiv”
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“Wishing you the best. Hope the February deadline works out. - Aurora”
- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $10
“From my family to yours. Thought of Iván all day after reading this. - São Paulo”
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So sorry you're going through this, Rosa. Get well soon
Your post was clear and honest. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Love from Aurangabad.
So sorry you're going through this, Rosa. Wishing Iván a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.
hang in there, Rosa. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope the doctors have good news. Blessings