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Surgery fund for Lawrence: ACL reconstruction in Orlando
Lawrence needs ACL reconstruction at Orlando Regional Medical Center and the family is $8,250 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Lawrence was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in December. The surgeon at Orlando Regional Medical Center recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $16,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $8,250 short.
my brother has been in and out of Orlando Regional Medical Center since December. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $16,500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Lawrence 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.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Lawrence 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 $8,250 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,850
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,450
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $530
• Post-operative medication: $175
• Physiotherapy sessions: $950
• Travel and lodging for the family: $295
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Ellie
- due date
- 2026-03-21
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Orlando.
Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 14 people at work. Love from Kozhikode.
Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Monterrey.