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Mobility fund: cochlear implant processor upgrade for Dimitrios in Athens

Dimitrios needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,950.

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Eleni Fotini Kyriakou
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Athens
Dimitrios lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at the Athens Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,950. His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment Dimitrios 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 $3,950 goes: • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $3,700 • Fitting and training sessions: $65 • Delivery and set-up: $80 • First-year servicing plan: $105 Thank you so much.
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Updates from Eleni

  1. Quick update: $1,981 raised so far (50%). the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 24% funded and I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up.

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  • Araceli Vargas

    Wishing you peace, Eleni. Hope you get there. God bless.

    • Niamh B. Brown

      you're not alone, Eleni. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Chattogram but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

      • Hadley S. DominguezQuestion

        Is there anything that isn't money that would help Dimitrios?

        • Rani Intan Tampubolon

          you're not alone, Eleni. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care.

          • Queen Ife YusufQuestion

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

            • Jennifer Schultz

              Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings!

              • Satria Zulkifli Santoso

                Keep going, Eleni. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Athens

                • Sophia S. Stevens

                  Hope things get better soon, Eleni. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Kilkenny but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Athens.

                  • Qasim Ahmed AbbasPhoto verified

                    Keep going, Eleni. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings!

                    • Mia C. Stanton

                      Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Jalandhar but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Athens.

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