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Nebiyu needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade - help us make it happen
Nebiyu needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $900.
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Nebiyu lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at the Addis Ababa 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 $900.
His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment Nebiyu 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 $900 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $820
• Fitting and training sessions: $25
• Delivery and set-up: $20
• First-year servicing plan: $35
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
Updates from Tigist
Good news. Because of your gifts ($276 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Sandeep S. Kumar 🇺🇸 · $50
- Fabian Rainer Schneider 🇩🇪 · $25
- Swetha T. Raman 🇮🇳 · $5
- Garba Samuel Abdullahi 🇳🇬 · $50
- Micah S. Marshall 🇺🇸 · $200
“Thought of Nebiyu all day after reading this. - Austin”
- Ángel T. Vásquez 🇺🇸 · $71.50
“Rooting for you. Hope the February deadline works out. - Santa Fe”
- Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $75
- Bappy Hridoy Sultana 🇬🇧 · $124
- Anonymous 🇲🇦 · $25
“Stay strong. Thought of Nebiyu all day after reading this. - Mohammedia”
- Isaac R. Ortega 🇺🇸 · $30
- Jimena P. Ávila 🇲🇽 · $50
“Best of luck. From Mexicali with love. - Mexicali”
- Anonymous 🇳🇱 · $37
“Thought of Nebiyu all day after reading this. - Eindhoven”
- Nina Nadia Boyko 🇺🇦 · $10
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Thanks for sharing this, Tigist. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Nebiyu?
Thanks for sharing this, Tigist. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Rooting for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Lapu-Lapu.
looking forward to the next update. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Addis Ababa.
Take care. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in San Francisco this morning. Thinking of Addis Ababa.
Good luck, Tigist. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Berlin.
Wishing you peace, Tigist. I hope things turn around soon. After 10 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Thinking of you and your family, Tigist. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Addis Ababa.
hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Glendale but we're thinking of you.
Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. Greetings from Jabalpur.
Wishing you peace, Tigist. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking!