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Surgery fund for Bennett: a craniotomy in Albany
A scheduled a craniotomy in October is out of reach without help covering $8,200 of the cost.
🇺🇸 Albany, New York, United States5,436 views
In July I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Albany Community Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $11,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $8,200 short.
Doctors at Albany Community Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $11,000 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 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 $8,200 goes:
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,850
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $390
• Travel and lodging for the family: $450
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,510
With deep gratitude,
Bennett
- due date
- 2026-10-26
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Bennett
Small update. $2,063 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($1,023). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward hospital stay.
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Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Gwagwalada.
thanks for sharing this, Bennett. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Albany
This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Cape Town but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Sending love, Bennett. Hope the doctors have good news. I hope November is when things finally get easier
Thinking of you. Wishing Bennett a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Badagry.
Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Albany.
You're not alone. Wishing Bennett a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up. All the best
Praying for you, Bennett. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Rooting for you, Bennett. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 12 people at work. God bless.
Praying for you, Bennett. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care.