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Gianna's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled knee replacement surgery in August is out of reach without help covering $6,700 of the cost.

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Willow R. Hatfield
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Red Deer
Gianna was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in April. The surgeon at Red Deer University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $6,700 short. my mother has been in and out of Red Deer University Hospital since April. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Gianna struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 Gianna won't be able to drive, 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 $6,700 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $360 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,050 • Travel and lodging for the family: $230 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,060 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Willow
due date
2026-06-28
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Violet ReidQuestion

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Red Deer

    • Willow R. HatfieldOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Red Deer I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

  • Adjoa Matilda Wiredu

    Take care, Willow. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Red Deer.

    • Jannat Lamia Ali

      Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Red Deer.

      • Eliana E. Lowe

        keep going, Willow. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

        • Sophie K. AguilarPhoto verified

          Take care. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

          • Kübra Aylin Duman

            Wishing you peace, Willow. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Bang Khen.

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