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The CNI Center for Hearing
Patient Stories
Testimonials
 Aidan, 20 months, Colorado - Cochlear Implant Assistance Program
“The first time that we said a word after our 20 month old son had his implant, he repeated the sound! We were thrilled and we know that it will be only a matter of time before he says his first word. There was one time that the baby was crying and Aidan went over to his crib to check it out. We were very excited, because not only did he hear the crying, but he knew what it was and where it was coming from. Thank you for helping with his success.”
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 October, 25, Utah - Cochlear Implant Assistance Program
“I want to tell you that I am SO grateful that you have agreed to donate this implant to me. I can’t even begin to describe how happy I am! Thank you for everything you have done…we can not say thank you enough." UPDATE: “I am doing incredibly well thank you. It has now been about 1.5 years since I received my cochlear implant. I have so many wonderful things happening in my life at the moment. I am graduating from college in 3 months. I have been going to school for 8 years and struggled because the college I went to didn’t have the technology to help deaf students. I became deaf rather fast and never learned signed language so college was REALLY a struggle for me. Now thanks to your organization I am finally finishing up my degree! I am so excited. I also have been training to become a pharmacy technician, which is a great opportunity for me. I always shied away from any job that had to deal with people because it was embarrassing and frustrating when you can’t hear/understand them. I look back at my life before my surgery and I honestly do not know how I did it everyday. I am so grateful for your support. My life would not be where it is today if it was not for you. I can’t even begin to express my gratitude. I will forever be in debt to you. You gave me my life back!”
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 Tucker, 4, Oklahoma - Cochlear Implant Assistance Program
“Our son got his implant Monday and we came home Tuesday - he did great. Thank you again for your help in making this happen for him! You have truly blessed a young boy and all those connected to him!” (The photo of Tucker was taken the day of his surgery.)
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Brian, 41, Washington - Cochlear Implant Assistance Program
“I am writing to thank you for all of your help in enabling me to obtain a cochlear implant. I am a self-employed farmer in a small rural community. It is thrilling to be able to hear birds sing, hear my baby calves nursing their mothers, hear hay machinery working properly and carry on a telephone conversation. I was recently able to attend my grandmother’s 89th birthday party and I enjoyed visiting with family and friends in a group setting. I really appreciate hearing and being a part of the real world again. It is truly a wonderful miracle. Thank you again for your part in my success.”
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