Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Join free
Browse needsPeopleFeedDonationsHow it worksPost a needSign in
Bills & expensesMedical & healthUrgent

Sophia's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Sophia needs valve repair surgery at Newcastle upon Tyne University Hospital and the family is $3,750 short of the hospital's estimate.

Anywhere in the world4,330 views
Dennis W. Mendoza
Email verifiedAddress verifiedDriver licence verified
Newcastle upon Tyne
Sophia was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in July. The surgeon at Newcastle upon Tyne University Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,000, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $3,750 short. my mother has been in and out of Newcastle upon Tyne University Hospital since July. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Sophia 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Sophia 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 $3,750 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,750 • Physiotherapy sessions: $380 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,100 • Post-operative medication: $370 • Travel and lodging for the family: $150 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
due date
2026-10-09
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Dennis

  1. Small update. $3,364 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,680 in total) I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $1,026 raised so far (27%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Ibrahim Mustafa Fahmy 🇪🇬 · $500
  • Rémi Olivier 🇫🇷 · $250
  • Kevin D. Hayes 🇺🇸 · $200

    “Thought of Sophia all day after reading this. - Worcester”

  • Mpho F. Jones 🇿🇦 · $200

    “Hope it all works out. Saw your post and had to give. - Pietermaritzburg”

  • Danjuma Kelechi Raji 🇳🇬 · $100
  • Ifeanyi Samuel Nwachukwu 🇳🇬 · $100
  • Ruby H. Perez 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $100

    “Thinking of you. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Manila”

  • Busisiwe N. Steyn 🇿🇦 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇪🇸 · $100

    “Wishing you the best. My mother told me about this one. - A Coruña”

  • Mateusz Zając 🇵🇱 · $100
  • Swati G. Gupta 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇻🇳 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $76.50

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Sophia all day after reading this. - Lapu-Lapu”

  • Kojo Richard Fuseini 🇬🇭 · $76.50
  • Anonymous 🇺🇦 · $66.50
  • Inna Marina Kiselev 🇷🇺 · $65.50

    “Only $66 but hope it helps. - Moscow”

  • Yan Nan Yu 🇺🇸 · $52.50
  • Tamaki Eri Ogawa 🇯🇵 · $50
  • Kioko Mutua Mukasa 🇺🇬 · $50

Reviews

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

No reviews yet.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Prachi N. Amin

    Good luck, Dennis. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings

    • Tatiana Alyona Vorobiev

      Keep going, Dennis. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings.

      • Luna Andrews

        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Surabaya.

        $4,316.50 raised of $3,750

        Give

        More people who need help