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Lorena needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade - help us make it happen
Lorena needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $6,950.
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I live with cerebral palsy. My occupational therapist at the Los Angeles Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,950.
My current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 7 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go to school independently. 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $6,950 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $6,000
• Fitting and training sessions: $440
• Delivery and set-up: $105
• First-year servicing plan: $405
Glad we found this place.
Updates from Lorena
Thank you all. We're at 40% now ($2,756). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled.
- Taras Alexander Orlov 🇺🇦 · $1,000
“From my family to yours. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Zaporizhzhia”
- Étienne Kévin Vincent 🇫🇷 · $250
- Samuel Kiptoo Athumani 🇰🇪 · $250
- Henrique Sebastião Coelho 🇧🇷 · $250
- Apio Akoth Waweru 🇹🇿 · $250
“You got this. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Mwanza”
- Dustin Duncan 🇺🇸 · $200
- Theodore B. Foster 🇬🇧 · $200
- Minh Bảo Thai 🇻🇳 · $100
“From my family to yours. Thought of Lorena all day after reading this.”
- Prakash D. Maurya 🇮🇳 · $100
- Ying Jiang 🇺🇸 · $100
- Joaquín R. Escobar 🇲🇽 · $100
- Kevin K. Isaacs 🇿🇦 · $100
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $100
“Wishing you the best. Hope the September deadline works out. - Kanpur”
- Eduardo W. Medina 🇲🇽 · $100
- Rubén H. Estrada 🇪🇸 · $79.50
- Gabriel A. Henry 🇺🇸 · $77
“Stay strong. Only $77 but hope it helps. - Lowell”
- Elena Beatrice Benedetti 🇮🇹 · $75
- Omar Abdullah Kassem 🇪🇬 · $75
“Every little bit. Thought of Lorena all day after reading this. - Alexandria”
- Denise Fuller 🇬🇧 · $75
- Hana Manal Hussein 🇪🇬 · $75
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You're not alone, Lorena. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.
So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Los Angeles.
hang in there, Lorena. Your post was clear and honest.
Sending good thoughts, Lorena. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 15 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
You're not alone, Lorena. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings
Stay strong, Lorena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Enugu
hang in there, Lorena. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings
hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Kyiv.
Stay strong, Lorena. Shared it with a few friends.
Wishing you the best. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Los Angeles.
Sending love. Hope you get there. Love from Kilkenny.
Rooting for you, Lorena. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care
Thanks for sharing this, Lorena. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Birmingham