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Mobility fund: cochlear implant processor upgrade for Pradeep in Colombo

Pradeep needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $150.

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Chamara Tharindu Zoysa
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Colombo
Pradeep lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at the Colombo 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 $150. His current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Pradeep 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $150 goes: • Delivery and set-up: $35 • First-year servicing plan: $70 • Fitting and training sessions: $45 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Chamara
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Chamara

  1. We're at 95% thanks to 5 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($102 in total) I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Amal Hiba ZerroukiAddress verified

    Good luck, Chamara. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

    • Diya E. Tripathi

      Rooting for you, Chamara. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

      • Chioma Abosede DanjumaPhoto verified

        Wishing you peace. Get well soon. Greetings from Gwagwalada.

        • Walker H. Mason

          Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Salé

          • Rafiq Tanvir Khatun

            hope it all works out, Chamara. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up

            • Ibrahim Qasim Habib

              Thinking of you and your family. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

              • Nina Kramer

                Sending good thoughts. Get well soon. Take care

                • Murilo Sérgio PintoPhoto verified

                  Wishing you the best, Chamara. Shared it with a few friends

                  • Ha-eun KuID verified

                    reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                    • Bambang Teguh Hidayat

                      It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Quezon City.

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