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Surgery fund for Joaquín: laparoscopic cyst removal in La Plata
After a benign brain tumor, Joaquín was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Joaquín was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in September. The surgeon at La Plata University Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,200, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,650 short.
my brother has been in and out of La Plata University Hospital since September. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,200 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Joaquín struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Joaquín won't be able to drive, 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 $1,650 goes:
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $690
• Travel and lodging for the family: $85
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $875
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Gabriel
- due date
- 2026-11-28
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Gabriel
Wanted to say thank you properly. 26% funded and I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees.
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- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $11
“Hope it all works out. Only $11 but hope it helps. - Manchester”
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“Wish I could do more. Hope the December deadline works out. - Fresno”
- Lucas Marc Sanchez 🇫🇷 · $10
“Thought of Joaquín all day after reading this. - Rennes”
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“Be well. Thought of Joaquín all day after reading this. - La Plata”
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Thinking of you and your family, Gabriel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to São Paulo so I could bring a meal
Rooting for you, Gabriel. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from London.
you're not alone, Gabriel. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted. God bless.
Sending strength, Gabriel. Looking forward to the next update.
You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Bucaramanga so I could bring a meal.
Best of luck, Gabriel. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Please keep us posted. All the best
Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Dallas.