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Mobility fund: cochlear implant processor upgrade for Kennedy in Charlotte
A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Kennedy independence - we're $4,750 away.
🇺🇸 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States3,056 views
Kennedy lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at Charlotte General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,750.
Her current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Kennedy could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $4,750 goes:
• Fitting and training sessions: $115
• Delivery and set-up: $170
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $4,465
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Levi
We're at 12% thanks to 15 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
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Keep going. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. All the best.
what exactly is the $4,750 for?
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. fitting and training sessions comes first ($115) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.
Take care, Levi. Get well soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Charlotte
Thank you. If you're in Charlotte I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
You're not alone, Levi. Hope you get there. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
You're not alone, Levi. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
Wishing you peace, Levi. Get well soon. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Sending strength, Levi. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Mukono
take care, Levi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.