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Help me pay for palate reconstruction surgery at Kilkenny General Hospital

Maureen needs palate reconstruction surgery at Kilkenny General Hospital and the family is $3,350 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Maureen N. Kenny
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Kilkenny
In May I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Kilkenny General Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,800, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $3,350 short. Doctors at Kilkenny General Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,800 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $3,350 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,650 • Physiotherapy sessions: $450 • Travel and lodging for the family: $250 Glad we found this place. - Maureen
due date
2025-08-11
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Danielle D. Harvey🇺🇸Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Reliable and compassionate

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Exceeded expectations

    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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    Exactly what I needed

    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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    Quick response, great follow-up

    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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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Maureen.

    • Maureen N. KennyOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. hospital stay (4 nights) is the big one at $2,650, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. It's not much but it's yours

    • Praying for you, Maureen. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

      • Wishing you peace. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together.

        • Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours

          • Sudhakar T. RajuID verified

            look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

            • Take care. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

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