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Mobility fund: cochlear implant processor upgrade for Ian in Warren
A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Ian independence - we are $4,250 away.
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I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at the Warren 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 $4,250.
My current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 7 weeks.
With the right equipment I could speak with the people around him. 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 $4,250 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $105
• First-year servicing plan: $430
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $3,715
Thank you so much.
- Ian
Updates from Ian
Small update. $3,125 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
26% there. the plan for first-year servicing plan is now scheduled. Thank you.
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Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Puebla.
How is Ian doing now?
Sending love, Ian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care
thinking of you and your family. Get well soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Ogbomosho.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 21 people at work
Rooting for you, Ian. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
Hope the doctors have good news. Wish I lived closer to Nuremberg so I could bring a meal.
you're not alone. This could happen to any of us. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Warren.