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Delphine's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Delphine needs valve repair surgery at Boulogne-Billancourt Community Hospital and the family is $4,950 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇫🇷 Boulogne-Billancourt, Île-de-France, France1,962 views
Colette Renaud
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Boulogne-Billancourt
Delphine was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in March. The surgeon at Boulogne-Billancourt Community Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $4,950 short. my mother has been in and out of Boulogne-Billancourt Community Hospital since March. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Delphine 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 7 weeks. During that time Delphine won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,950 goes: • Post-operative medication: $350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $620 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,400 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,580 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-06-30
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Colette

  1. Quick update: $864 raised so far (17%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $458 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Quick update: $329 raised so far (7%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Gerald H. Pangilinan

    Hang in there, Colette. This could happen to any of us.

    • Dương Long Duong

      You're not alone, Colette. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Bacoor donated after I showed her your page. Take care

      • Yasmin Maryam Bouzid

        thinking of you, Colette. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Québec.

        • Riley J. ShawQuestion

          Is there anything that isn't money that would help Delphine?

          • Josephine N. Lane

            Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Charlotte.

            • Valentin Raphaël Dupont

              Keep going, Colette. Hope this works out for you.

              • Margaux Meyer

                Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Boulogne-Billancourt.

                • Naliaka Faith OmondiPhoto verified

                  Keep going, Colette. Wishing Delphine a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Wish I lived closer to Haifa so I could bring a meal. God bless.

                  • Dong-hyun Gun-woo Jung

                    Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Quezon City donated after I showed her your page. Love from Quezon City!

                    • Vignesh Varma

                      Take care, Colette. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best.

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