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Precious needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade - help us make it happen
A cochlear implant processor upgrade would give Precious independence - we're $1,150 away.
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa2,428 views
I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at the Johannesburg Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,150.
My current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 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 $1,150 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $990
• Fitting and training sessions: $50
• Delivery and set-up: $40
• First-year servicing plan: $70
Glad we found this place.
- Precious
Updates from Precious
Quick update: $409 raised so far (36%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Riaan D. Maharaj 🇿🇦 · $25
- Júlia Márcia Miranda 🇧🇷 · $50
- Sani Nonso Fashola 🇳🇬 · $25
- Marcos P. Medina 🇪🇸 · $10
- Guadalupe R. Valdez 🇨🇴 · $39
- Camelia Sandu 🇷🇴 · $5
“Stay strong. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Cluj-Napoca”
- Bongani F. Botha 🇿🇦 · $31
- Benjamin Jonathan Owusu 🇬🇭 · $10
- Vasyl Leonid Mikhailov 🇷🇺 · $10
- Harsh T. Bansal 🇮🇳 · $20
“Good luck. Thought of Precious all day after reading this. - Vadodara”
- Tayo Chidi Zakari 🇳🇬 · $10
- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $25
- Irene Amponsah 🇬🇭 · $22.50
- Patricia L. Ramírez 🇨🇴 · $50
“Good luck. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Bogotá”
- Mubashir Khalid Gill 🇵🇰 · $30
- Koji Shun Takeuchi 🇯🇵 · $5
“Only $5 but hope it helps. - Kawasaki”
- Upendo Ssebuliba 🇺🇬 · $50
“Thought of Precious all day after reading this. - Mukono”
- Fernando L. Guzmán 🇺🇸 · $20
- Aisha Lilian Popoola 🇳🇬 · $25
- Souad Zahra Badawi 🇸🇦 · $10
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looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Thinking of Johannesburg
Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Jakarta Selatan donated after I showed her your page.
hope the doctors have good news. Wish I lived closer to Kazan so I could bring a meal. Love from Mandaue.
Thinking of you and your family, Precious. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings
Sending love, Precious. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 38 people at work
So sorry you're going through this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Johannesburg.
So sorry you're going through this, Precious. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.
Thanks for sharing this, Precious. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.