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Folake's a craniotomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled a craniotomy in November is out of reach without help covering $650 of the cost.

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Folake Chidinma Kalu
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Zaria
In August I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Zaria Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,300, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $650 short. Doctors at Zaria Orthopedic Institute told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,300 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $650 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $230 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $290 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $105 Thank you so much. - Folake
due date
2026-11-02
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Folake

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($571 in total) I made the first payment toward hospital stay. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Zaria: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 62% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Okan ÇelikAddress verified

    Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.

    • Márcio Enzo Borges

      Best of luck, Folake. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

      • Brian N. RicePhoto verified

        Wishing you the best, Folake. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care!

        • Thabo M. LombardAddress verified

          Take care, Folake. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless

          • Manoj C. Rathore

            Thinking of you, Folake. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Liverpool this morning.

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