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Nneka needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade - help us make it happen
A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Nneka independence - we're $1,350 away.
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Nneka lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Abuja 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 $1,350.
Her current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment Nneka 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 $1,350 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $25
• Fitting and training sessions: $25
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $1,300
I hope life is good to you.
- Obinna
Updates from Obinna
Thank you all. We're at 31% now ($421). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Quick update: $395 raised so far (29%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($120). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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Keep going, Obinna. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Jakarta Selatan.
Sending good thoughts. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 28 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
Hang in there, Obinna. Hope the doctors have good news. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day