Local deaf child, Chelsea, was born 15-weeks prematurely and spent the first four-months of her life in intensive care. She's had heart surgery, takes loads of medicines and had two cochlear implants.
Her Dad, Stephen Compton-Cook, has launched an appeal to buy waterproof cochlear implant processors to enable Chelsea to hear in wet conditions.
"This type of aid would enhance Chelsea's life immensely enabling her to be able to go swimming, take a bath or shower and still be able to hear. She could play with water toys in the garden and join in with the other children instead of watching from the sidelines." said Stephen.
The water-proof processors are called 'Neptune' and cost over £8,000 each. So in a bid to raise the money, Stephen has launched a giving website and is holding a fundraising auction at Wisbech FC on 28th July. Here's what you could win:
- 1 weeks accommodation for 2 in the Isle of Scilly
- Lotus F1 factory tour,
- X box 360
- Top to Toe day voucher
- Peterborough United Football match tickets
- Round of golf for 4
- Chauffer driven classic Bentley ride
- 1 nights stay for 2 bed and breakfast at the Four Star Belfry Q Hotel in Cambridge,
- 2 British Superbike tickets for Cadwell Park
- and lots more too..
The Auction starts at 1:30pm and there is lots more to do on the day including cake stalls and a bouncy castle. Admission is 50p per adults with children free. It looks like being a great day!
If you feel inspired you could donate direct at the giving website.
PDDCS wish Chelsea and her family the best of luck with their appeal. We're behind you all the way.
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