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Mobility fund: cochlear implant processor upgrade for Kemal in Munich

A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Kemal independence - we're $4,100 away.

🇩🇪 Munich, Bavaria, Germany1,872 views
Nihal Hülya Şahin
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Munich
Kemal lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at the Munich Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,100. His current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment Kemal could go to school independently. 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 $4,100 goes: • First-year servicing plan: $270 • Fitting and training sessions: $300 • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $3,530 Every share and every dollar helps. - Nihal
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Updates from Nihal

  1. Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($656). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. We're at 14% thanks to 12 of you. I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions. More news soon.

  3. Update from Munich: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Katharina Susanne WolfPhoto verified

    You're not alone, Nihal. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Lagos.

    • Manon Dupont

      Hope the doctors have good news. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Munich.

      • Suresh K. Bajpai

        Praying for you, Nihal. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Mumbai donated after I showed her your page. Love from Mumbai.

        • Erica M. Torres

          So sorry you're going through this, Nihal. This could happen to any of us. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Taguig.

          • Micah Roberts

            Best of luck, Nihal. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

            • Lucas Rémi LopezAddress verified

              Rooting for you. Wishing Kemal a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Seattle this morning. Thinking of Munich.

              • Lydia R. WongQuestion

                is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kemal

                • Nihal Hülya ŞahinOwnerAnswer

                  Sure. The biggest one is first-year servicing plan, $270. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.

              • Ivy H. Black

                get well soon. I hope September is when things finally get easier

                • Yaw Kwadwo Addo

                  Best of luck, Nihal. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. God bless.

                  • Eun-woo Ku

                    Best of luck, Nihal. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.

                    • Barry Martin

                      Wishing you the best, Nihal. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

                      • Leah K. Meyer

                        Wishing you peace, Nihal. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

                        • Peyton R. Avila

                          Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Abuja.

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