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Surgery fund for Gianna: spinal decompression surgery in Leeds

Gianna needs spinal decompression surgery at Leeds Orthopedic Institute and the family is $4,300 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Ezekiel K. Ray
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Leeds
Gianna was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in July. The surgeon at Leeds Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,500, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $4,300 short. my wife has been in and out of Leeds Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Gianna 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 3 weeks. During that time Gianna 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 $4,300 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,300 • Travel and lodging for the family: $330 • Post-operative medication: $280 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $390 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Ezekiel
due date
2026-10-08
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Ezekiel

  1. Update from Leeds: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 26% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($758 in total) I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. 12% there. the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled. Thank you.

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Gianna all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Gianna all day after reading this. - Ubud”

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  • Madelyn Olson🇦🇺Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Ram Rajesh Dahal🇳🇵Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Shruthi M. MenonPhoto verified

    wishing Gianna a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up. Thinking of Leeds.

    • Nadia Gusev

      Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Arlington this morning. God bless.

      • Tunde Paul Afolabi

        It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 30 people at work. Take care!

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