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Jocelyn's a craniotomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Jocelyn needs a craniotomy at San Francisco Community Hospital and the family is $4,450 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Eugene R. Callahan
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San Francisco
Jocelyn was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in February. The surgeon at San Francisco Community Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $4,450 short. my daughter has been in and out of San Francisco Community Hospital since February. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Jocelyn struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Jocelyn won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $4,450 goes: โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $250 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $430 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $310 โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,460 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Eugene
due date
2026-03-29
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Eugene

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,487 in total) I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($885 in total) the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($595 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Craig E. Khumalo

    Take care, Eugene. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 19 people at work. Take care!

    • Ronan Connell

      Wishing you peace, Eugene. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Sandton

      • Robel Amanuel Hailemariam

        Good luck. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of San Francisco.

        • Brett M. Naidoo

          Sending good thoughts, Eugene. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

          • Wayne W. Lowe

            Good luck, Eugene. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of San Francisco.

            • Merve Emine CoลŸkun

              Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update

              • Indira J. NamboothiriID verified

                Get well soon. Sent it to 10 people at work. Greetings from Jakarta Barat

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