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Rasha needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade - help us make it happen
Rasha needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $750.
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Rasha lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Cairo 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 $750.
Her current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment Rasha could attend work interviews. 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 $750 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $25
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $690
• First-year servicing plan: $35
I hope life is good to you.
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how is Rasha doing now?
sending good thoughts. Hope the doctors have good news. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Islamabad.
wishing you the best, Jamal. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Radom.
Get well soon. Thinking of Cairo!
hope things get better soon, Jamal. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Cairo.
Hang in there, Jamal. Wishing Rasha a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Nuremberg.