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Help Brielle pay for a craniotomy at Tampa Regional Medical Center

Brielle needs a craniotomy at Tampa Regional Medical Center and the family is $3,400 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Marcus L. Hudson
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Tampa
Brielle was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in December. The surgeon at Tampa Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $3,400 short. my sister has been in and out of Tampa Regional Medical Center since December. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Brielle struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Brielle won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,400 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $230 • Post-operative medication: $165 • Physiotherapy sessions: $480 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $560 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,965 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-03-21
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Marcus

  1. 41% there. the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($698 in total) I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Nasser Mazen IbrahimPhoto verified

    Sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Tampa!

    • Sanket W. Trivedi

      It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Tampa.

      • Caio Diego Paiva

        rooting for you, Marcus. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

        • Ezekiel Carter

          Sending love, Marcus. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.

          • Chidinma Chidinma Falana

            Take care, Marcus. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

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