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

A scheduled ACL reconstruction in October is out of reach without help covering $2,250 of the cost.

🇳🇿 1087, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand2,127 views
Charles S. Stone
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Auckland
In June I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Auckland Orthopedic Institute recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,800, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $2,250 short. Doctors at Auckland Orthopedic Institute told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,800 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $2,250 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,600 • Travel and lodging for the family: $290 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $360 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-10-10
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Sneha W. Swamy

    sending strength, Charles. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 8 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care

    • Alka K. Gill

      Hope things get better soon, Charles. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Santa Rosa.

      • Hiền Lan Vo

        Good luck, Charles. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We're a small family in Latina but we're thinking of you

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