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Vincent's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Vincent needs knee replacement surgery at Accra Community Hospital and the family is $950 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇬🇭 Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana1,239 views
Vincent Yaw Ofori
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Accra
In July I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Accra Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,350, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $950 short. Doctors at Accra Community Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,350 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $950 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $310 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $480 • Physiotherapy sessions: $90 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-09-25
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Vincent

  1. Small update. $780 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Small update. $595 so far, I made the first payment toward hospital stay.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($355 in total) I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  • Jennifer Gaines 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Sorcha O'Connor 🇮🇪 · $8
  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $15
  • Sapna G. Tripathi 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Hope the October deadline works out. - Siliguri”

  • Edson Antônio Silva 🇧🇷 · $5

    “Wishing you the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Niterói”

  • Araceli S. Castro 🇺🇸 · $25

    “All the best. Thought of Vincent all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

  • Camila Ana Cunha 🇧🇷 · $15

    “Take care of yourselves. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Santos”

  • Charlotte D. Merritt 🇬🇧 · $50

    “Wish I could do more. My cousin told me about this one. - Liverpool”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $5

    “Blessings. Thought of Vincent all day after reading this.”

  • Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $125

    “Take care of yourselves. Only $125 but hope it helps. - Rajshahi”

  • Leo Houston 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Rabia Esra Ünal 🇹🇷 · $50
  • Jahid Saif Kabir 🇧🇩 · $20
  • Harsh R. Pandya 🇮🇳 · $200
  • Antonio F. Fuentes 🇦🇷 · $20
  • Ebru Kübra Demir 🇹🇷 · $50
  • Venkatesh H. Krishnan 🇮🇳 · $75

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Vincent all day after reading this. - Dwarka”

  • Gabriella Byrd 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Willem B. Steyn 🇿🇦 · $200

    “Praying for you. Been where you're, it gets better. - Sandton”

  • Decha Sombat 🇹🇭 · $10

    “Thought of Vincent all day after reading this. - Bangkok”

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Vincent. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Thiruvananthapuram.

    • You're not alone. Get well soon. Please keep us posted. Love from Detroit

      • Yasmin TahaQuestion

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Vincent!

        • It's all in the list in the story. pre-operative tests and imaging is the big one at $70, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. I'll keep the page updated.

      • praying for you. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Accra.

        • Kimberly L. TateAddress verified

          Hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Berlin

          • Sending strength, Vincent. This could happen to any of us. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

            • Thinking of you, Vincent. Get well soon. Put this on a community board in Petrópolis this morning. Thinking of Accra.

              • Kelly Larissa MoraesQuestionPhoto verified

                is there anything that isn't money that would help Vincent?

                • Thank you. If you're in Accra I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.

              • This could happen to any of us. Love from Jakarta Barat.

                • You're not alone, Vincent. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Houston this morning!

                  • Wishing you peace, Vincent. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.

                    • Sending strength, Vincent. Shared this with my family.

                      • shared this with my family. Greetings from Badagry

                        • Thinking of you and your family, Vincent. Shared it with a few friends

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