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Surgery fund for Declan: a partial thyroidectomy in Limerick

Declan needs a partial thyroidectomy at Limerick General Hospital and the family is $5,850 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Emer Stewart
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Limerick
Declan was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Limerick General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $5,850 short. my father has been in and out of Limerick General Hospital since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Declan struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Declan won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $5,850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,950 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,150 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $420 • Post-operative medication: $230 • Physiotherapy sessions: $630 • Travel and lodging for the family: $470 I hope life is good to you. - Emer
due date
2026-11-19
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Akash E. SoodAddress verified

    Best of luck, Emer. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Giza this morning. Greetings from Giza.

    • Murilo Otávio Campos

      Sending good thoughts, Emer. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Bogotá

      • Ananya L. Bhat

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

        • Francis D. Castillo

          sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

          • Heinz Markus Schumacher

            Thinking of you. Hope the doctors have good news. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Limerick

            • Pedro G. CortésID verified

              Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Limerick

              • Imelda C. Garcia

                Best of luck, Emer. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

                • Kai Jie FanPhoto verified

                  Thinking of you and your family, Emer. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care

                  • Randall A. Black

                    Sending strength, Emer. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

                    • Akoth Lilian Swai

                      Thinking of you and your family, Emer. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up.

                      • Putri Rani Winata

                        Sending love, Emer. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 27 people at work. Greetings from Warsaw

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