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Alexander's ACL reconstruction can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled ACL reconstruction in November is out of reach without help covering $7,300 of the cost.
🇺🇸 Erie, Pennsylvania, United States8,772 views
Alexander was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in August. The surgeon at Erie Community Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $7,300 short.
my son has been in and out of Erie Community Hospital since August. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Alexander struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Alexander won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $7,300 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $820
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,500
• Post-operative medication: $270
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,500
• Travel and lodging for the family: $210
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-11-20
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Aurora
Small update. $2,838 so far, we've started the first stage.
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Sending love. Get well soon. Greetings from Timișoara.
Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Nairobi so I could bring a meal. God bless
Wishing you the best. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless
I hope things turn around soon. Love from Tarragona
Wishing you peace, Aurora. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'll check back for the next update. All the best
Wishing you peace, Aurora. Hope this works out for you. All the best
hope it all works out, Aurora. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Erie!
Thinking of you and your family, Aurora. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did!
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 3 people at work. Greetings from Thiruvananthapuram!
So sorry you're going through this, Aurora. Wishing Alexander a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted.
stay strong, Aurora. Wishing Alexander a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted. Love from Karachi.
Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Erie.
Hope things get better soon, Aurora. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Lafayette.
Sending love, Aurora. Shared this with my family. Take care