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Mobility fund: cochlear implant processor upgrade for Patrizia in Lecce
Patrizia needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $4,450.
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I live with an amputation below the knee. My occupational therapist at Lecce General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,450.
My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment I could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $4,450 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $3,900
• Fitting and training sessions: $210
• Delivery and set-up: $145
• First-year servicing plan: $195
Glad we found this place.
- Patrizia
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sending good thoughts, Patrizia. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Patrizia
It's all in the list in the story. cochlear implant processor upgrade is the big one at $3,900, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.
So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.
Hang in there, Patrizia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Valencia but we're thinking of you.
Hope things get better soon, Patrizia. Wishing Patrizia a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Mysuru.
Sending love, Patrizia. Wishing Patrizia a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together. Love from Hubballi.
Hope it all works out, Patrizia. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together!