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

Fatima needs ACL reconstruction at Ikeja Orthopedic Institute and the family is $350 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Bolaji Nonso Tijani
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Ikeja
Fatima was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in May. The surgeon at Ikeja Orthopedic Institute recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $580, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $350 short. my mother has been in and out of Ikeja Orthopedic Institute since May. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $580 is more than we can find. While we wait, Fatima struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 5 weeks. During that time Fatima won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $350 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $260 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $60 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-09-18
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Harold D. Barnett 🇺🇸 · $39

    “Good luck. Only $39 but hope it helps. - Los Angeles”

  • Joseph W. Cohen 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Amira Nour Tannous 🇪🇬 · $5

    “Blessings. Thought of Fatima all day after reading this. - 6th of October City”

  • Zara Humaira Malik 🇵🇰 · $87

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  • stay strong. Get well soon. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Take care.

    • wishing you the best. Wishing Fatima a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

      • Wishing you peace, Bolaji. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

        • I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Ikeja!

          • Stay strong, Bolaji. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

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