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Konstantin needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade - help us make it happen

A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Konstantin independence - we are $900 away.

🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russia2,016 views
Oksana Viktoria Bondarenko
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Saint Petersburg
Konstantin lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at Saint Petersburg 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 $900. His current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Konstantin 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $900 goes: • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $660 • Fitting and training sessions: $85 • Delivery and set-up: $40 • First-year servicing plan: $115 Thank you for reading my story.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Oksana

  1. Quick update: $471 raised so far (52%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($94 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Mohit P. Bajpai 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Bolaji Alabi 🇳🇬 · $50

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Konstantin all day after reading this.”

  • Alexa S. Banks 🇺🇸 · $8

    “Every little bit. Only $8 but hope it helps. - Sacramento”

  • Priya Sharmin Kabir 🇧🇩 · $48.50
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Cameron S. Walker 🇬🇧 · $17
  • Liliana B. Norris 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Keith C. Stanton 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Good luck. Thought of Konstantin all day after reading this. - San Diego”

  • Adrian R. Dominguez 🇬🇧 · $23
  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $25
  • Maurício Azevedo 🇧🇷 · $100

    “Happy to help. Hope the December deadline works out. - Recife”

  • Shirley T. Haynes 🇦🇺 · $61.50

    “Hope things get better. Only $62 but hope it helps. - Sydney”

  • Khang Hải Trinh 🇻🇳 · $50
  • Sunita S. Khanna 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Malsha Ruwini Kumarasinghe 🇱🇰 · $100
  • Kelvin Yaw Amponsah 🇬🇭 · $30
  • Mariana H. Vargas 🇲🇽 · $25

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Konstantin all day after reading this. - Ciudad de México”

  • Rebecca K. Espinoza 🇬🇧 · $25

    “Take care of yourselves. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Dundee”

  • Sayali A. Shah 🇮🇳 · $25

    “Good luck. Thought of Konstantin all day after reading this.”

  • Vivaan F. Sachdeva 🇮🇳 · $10

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  • Rocío L. Franco🇺🇸Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • Carol Diaz

    Rooting for you, Oksana. Hope this works out for you. God bless.

    • Mert Mehmet Erdem

      hope things get better soon. Get well soon. My neighbor in Los Angeles donated after I showed her your page

      • Anika Ayesha Saha

        Sending strength, Oksana. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Blessings.

        • Joshua M. Castro

          Take care. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Dhaka this morning. All the best.

          • Andrea C. CastilloQuestion

            Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Konstantin

            • Oksana Viktoria BondarenkoOwnerAnswer

              Sure. The biggest one is cochlear implant processor upgrade, $660. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.

          • Latha N. Naidu

            Thinking of you and your family, Oksana. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Pasig.

            • Márcio José Lacerda

              Sending love, Oksana. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Bogor this morning. Greetings from Bogor

              • Leandro Sérgio Alves

                take care. Wishing Konstantin a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

                • Josefa M. RangelAddress verified

                  thanks for sharing this, Oksana. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

                  $722 raised of $900

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