Softstep Stables has developed a lighter horseshoe for thoroughbreds, called the Air Citation. The company is presently experiencing labor difficulties and plans to raise wages to avert a strike. This will increase the Variable Cost per shoe from $$14$ to $$24.$ The shoes presently sell for $$54$ each, but due to the competitive environment, Softstep Stables plans to drop their price to $$44$ each. Their current $($sales$)$ volume is $966$ units. Fixed costs are $$1,455.$

What is the total contribution to profit BEFORE the price and cost change?