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Abubakar's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Abubakar needs knee replacement surgery at Saint Anne Hospital and the family is $950 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria793 views
Adaeze Joy Zakari
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Lagos
Abubakar was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in March. The surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,350, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $950 short. my father has been in and out of Saint Anne Hospital since March. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Abubakar struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Abubakar won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $950 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $660 • Physiotherapy sessions: $125 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-05-17
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Adaeze

  1. Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($195). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Adaeze

  2. Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($125). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 6% now ($60). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled.

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2.0(6 reviews)

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  • Brooks N. Brennan🇺🇸Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Marisol B. Aguilar🇺🇸Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Exceeded expectations

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Patient and understanding

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Delivered on promises

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Vy Như Do

    Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. Love from Quetta

    $415 raised of $950

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