The Shepherd Centre was delighted when little Grace Claridge appeared on Sunrise recently to show off her brand new cochlear implants! Grace received her CI’s just in time for Christmas, and had her switch on just two days after surgery, meaning she was able to listen to Christmas carols in a completely new way by Christmas Day!
The Shepherd Centre helps Grace hear Christmas Carols
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