<div>Hi, my name is <strong>Yvohn Ray Rosero</strong>, and I’m an international student living in Australia, far away from my family in the Philippines. I’m reaching out for help after experiencing a medical emergency that has changed my life in just a matter of days. 
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<div><strong>What happened:</strong>
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<div>On <strong>Thursday, March 27</strong>, I was working a shift at my retail job when I accidentally cut my <strong>left index finger</strong> on the corner of a metal discount sign. It seemed like a minor injury — I disinfected the wound, stopped the bleeding, and continued my shift as normal, even working a closing shift later that evening. 
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<div>But the next day, everything changed. 
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<div>I woke up with <strong>swelling, stiffness, and intense pain</strong> in the injured finger. I had a fever, chills, and was visibly unwell, but I still showed up to work. My coworker immediately noticed something was wrong and helped clean and dress the wound again. By the time I got home, the pain had become <strong>excruciating,</strong> and I was rushed to the <strong>Westmead Hospital Emergency Department</strong> around 5:45 PM. After a long wait of almost 6 hours, I was finally seen — and by that point, the infection had spread all the way to my <strong>left elbow</strong>. My finger had already turned <strong>necrotic</strong>. I was admitted right away. 
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<div><strong>A Life Threatening Diagnosis:</strong>
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<div>On <strong>March 29</strong>, I was transferred to the <strong>ICU</strong>, where I’ve remained since, under <strong>close monitoring</strong>. The diagnosis: 
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<div><strong>Necrotizing Fasciitis</strong>, also known as <strong>flesh-eating bacteria</strong> — a rare but aggressive infection that spreads quickly and destroys tissue beneath the skin. 
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<div>Doctors told me that my case progressed <strong>alarmingly fast</strong>. In just <strong>one day</strong>, the tissue in my index finger had already started dying. The infection led to <strong>sepsis</strong>, a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to infection causes widespread inflammation. Thankfully, it was caught early after the first surgery— but the damage had already been done. 
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<div><strong>The Outcome</strong>
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<div>In the span of <strong>two weeks</strong>, I’ve undergone <strong>five surgeries</strong> to try and save my finger. But on <strong>April 7</strong>, doctors had no choice but to <strong>amputate my left index finger</strong> to stop the infection from spreading further. 
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<div>I have another surgery scheduled for <strong>April 9</strong> for <strong>skin grafting</strong>, and I’ll need <strong>hand rehabilitation therapy</strong> afterward, as the other fingers on my left hand were also affected. I am still in the hospital and facing a long road to recovery — physically, emotionally, and financially. 
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<div><strong>Why I’m Asking for Help:</strong>
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<div>As an international student, I don’t have family here to support me — I’m facing this completely alone. I had just started this job a month ago, and now I can’t work for at least another month while I recover. 
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<div>The donations will go toward:
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<li>Hospital and surgical bills 
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<li>Medication and antibiotics to support healing
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<li>Rehabilitation therapy for my hand 
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<li>Daily living expenses and rent while I’m out of work
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<div><strong>How You Can Help:</strong>
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<div>This entire experience has been overwhelming, but I’m trying to stay strong. Any amount you can give — no matter how small — will help me get through this incredibly difficult time. If you’re not able to donate, even <strong>sharing this campaign</strong> would mean the world to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness, support, and prayers. 
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<div>With gratitude, 
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<div><strong>Yvohn Ray Rosero</strong>
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