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Help me pay for cataract surgery at Athens Community Hospital
Maria needs cataract surgery at Athens Community Hospital and the family is $3,800 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In June I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Athens Community Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $3,800 short.
Doctors at Athens Community Hospital told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,500 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor 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 drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
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 $3,800 goes:
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,650
• Travel and lodging for the family: $195
• Physiotherapy sessions: $220
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,600
• Post-operative medication: $135
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- due date
- 2026-09-11
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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keep going, Maria. Wishing Maria a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in Kawasaki donated after I showed her your page.
Rooting for you, Maria. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
sending love, Maria. Shared it with a few friends. God bless
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Athens.