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Carolina's ACL reconstruction can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Carolina needs ACL reconstruction at Vitória da Conquista University Hospital and the family is $2,550 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Jorge Flávio Costa
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Vitória da Conquista
Carolina was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in July. The surgeon at Vitória da Conquista University Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,200, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $2,550 short. my daughter has been in and out of Vitória da Conquista University Hospital since July. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Carolina struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Carolina won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $2,550 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,200 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $870 • Physiotherapy sessions: $185 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $180 • Post-operative medication: $115 Thanks for being kind about this. - Jorge
due date
2026-10-19
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Jorge

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 26% funded and I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Quick update: $204 raised so far (8%). I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

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  • Roman T. Graham 🇦🇺 · $17
  • Bayu Agus Pane 🇮🇩 · $10

    “Thought of Carolina all day after reading this. - Jakarta Barat”

  • Jenny D. Cruz 🇵🇭 · $50

    “Get well soon. My neighbor told me about this one. - Pasig”

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    “Every little bit. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Jinja”

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Reviews

3.4(5 reviews)

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  • Otieno John Nakamya🇺🇬Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

  • Amal Dina Youssef🇪🇸Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Ginevra Giorgia Vitale🇮🇹Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Bruno B. Nava🇦🇷Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

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

  • Mónica E. Gómez🇪🇸Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    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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  • Isaac Gbenga Gbadamosi

    You're not alone. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

    • Concetta Donatella Testa

      Good luck, Jorge. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to New Delhi so I could bring a meal. All the best

      • Elmarie F. Botha

        hope it all works out, Jorge. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Corpus Christi.

        • Yamini Luthra

          reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Los Angeles

          • Silvia M. Domínguez

            you're not alone, Jorge. Get well soon.

            $1,315.50 raised of $2,550

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