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Quinn's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Quinn needs knee replacement surgery at Seattle General Hospital and the family is $8,000 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Amber T. Thompson
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Seattle
Quinn was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in September. The surgeon at Seattle General Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $8,000 short. my daughter has been in and out of Seattle General Hospital since September. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Quinn struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Quinn 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 $8,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,600 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,800 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $340 • Post-operative medication: $450 • Physiotherapy sessions: $640 • Travel and lodging for the family: $170 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Amber
due date
2026-10-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Amber

  1. Quick update: $2,640 raised so far (33%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $4,080 raised so far (51%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Update from Seattle: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Citra Novi Simanjuntak

    Hang in there, Amber. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

    • Salvador E. Ibarra

      Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Seattle.

      • Silke Susanne BraunPhoto verified

        hang in there, Amber. Wishing Quinn a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours.

        • Imelda C. Ramos

          Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings

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