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Help Jordan pay for ACL reconstruction at Newcastle University Hospital

Jordan needs ACL reconstruction at Newcastle University Hospital and the family is $5,950 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇦🇺 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia4,920 views
Kendall P. Wong
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Newcastle
Jordan was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in August. The surgeon at Newcastle University Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $12,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $5,950 short. my son has been in and out of Newcastle University Hospital since August. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $12,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Jordan struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Jordan 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 $5,950 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $470 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,550 • Physiotherapy sessions: $310 • Travel and lodging for the family: $320 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-12-11
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Kendall

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,737 in total) I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 67% funded and the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.

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  • Christian Fontana

    It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Take care.

    • Swetha M. Pillai

      Shared it with a few friends. Love from Anaheim!

      • Saga Lundström

        Best of luck, Kendall. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta so I could bring a meal. Love from Granada!

        • Fernando R. Aguilar

          Wishing Jordan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 37 people at work. Love from Anaheim

          • Logan Douglas

            thanks for sharing this, Kendall. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Take care

            • Marites T. Ramos

              Hope things get better soon, Kendall. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Rawalpindi.

              • Maria Simone Rodrigues

                hope things get better soon. Get well soon. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Newcastle!

                • Bithi MahmudAddress verified

                  Take care, Kendall. Shared it with a few friends. After 23 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

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