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Help Kevin pay for emergency hernia repair at Riverside University Hospital

A scheduled emergency hernia repair in August is out of reach without help covering $4,300 of the cost.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Riverside, California, United States2,515 views
Erica J. Valdez
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Riverside
Kevin was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in May. The surgeon at Riverside University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $4,300 short. my father has been in and out of Riverside University Hospital since May. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Kevin struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Kevin 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 $4,300 goes: โ€ข Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,700 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $850 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $450 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $300 With deep gratitude, Erica
due date
2026-07-14
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Erica

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,605 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,240 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $775 raised so far (18%). the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

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  • Ani Dian Wijaya ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $500

    โ€œPraying for you. Only $500 but hope it helps. - Jakartaโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $250
  • Raymond J. Rowe ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $200
  • Yumi Mori ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $200
  • Kees Ruben De Bruin ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $100
  • Seda Derya BaลŸaran ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $100
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100

    โ€œEvery little bit. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Syracuseโ€

  • Vishal K. Sachdeva ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100
  • Salvatore Filippo Pagano ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $100

    โ€œThought of Kevin all day after reading this. - Romeโ€

  • Audrey E. Butler ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Fani Lestari Tan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $100
  • Cesar H. Valdez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Vignesh L. Sundaram ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $76
  • Olumide Akinwale ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $75

    โ€œKeep your head up. Been where you are, it gets better. - Epeโ€

  • Yuna Emi Kaneko ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $75

    โ€œRooting for you. From Setagaya with love. - Setagayaโ€

  • Roman Tizita Tesfaye ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $74.50
  • Hรฉlรจne Petit ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $58.50
  • Awino Urassa ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $54.50

    โ€œKeep your head up. Small amount but sent with love. - Likoniโ€

  • David Simiyu ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $54

    โ€œMy sister told me about this one. - Eldoretโ€

  • Mrunal W. Kulkarni ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50

Reviews

2.7(7 reviews)

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  • Yusuf Rami Darwish๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Made me feel heard

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Made me feel heard

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Practical and effective help

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Ronaldo Leonardo Gonรงalves

    keep going, Erica. Get well soon. Take care

    • Waseem Saad Mirza

      Hope it all works out, Erica. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care

      • Valerio Mariani

        good luck, Erica. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together.

        • Aditi B. Joshi

          thanks for sharing this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Sent it to 30 people at work. Thinking of Riverside.

          • Enzo Heitor Miranda

            Shared this with my family. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Riverside.

            • Aisha T. Singh

              best of luck. Hope the doctors have good news. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

              • Samir Samir Qureshi

                Hope things get better soon, Erica. I hope things turn around soon.

                • Kezia Ama AgyemanID verified

                  Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope July is when things finally get easier

                  • Nakato Janet Mwende

                    Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Riverside.

                    • Naliaka Mwanaisha Barasa

                      Sending love, Erica. Hope this works out for you. All the best

                      • Rey P. Dizon

                        Hope it all works out, Erica. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

                        • Sakura Ayumi Sugawara

                          Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Riverside.

                          • Hassan Moin Cheema

                            You're not alone. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Sรฃo Paulo.

                            • Jagadish L. VaradarajanPhoto verified

                              You're not alone, Erica. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Gold Coast.

                              • Hasan Erdem

                                Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. All the best!

                                $3,968.50 raised of $4,300

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