Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Hearts,
We are reaching out to all of you in the hopes of helping our sister, Sarah Benjamin, who is struggling physically, financially and emotionally after a medical procedure left her with a severed nerve and the possibility of life with an ostomy bag.
The Situation:
Over the past two and half years, Sarah has undergone 2 major surgeries to address serious urinary and colon health issues caused by a caudia equnia nerve being severed during a back fusion procedure.
All of this has led to serious complications that require ongoing testing and medical care along with piles of medical bills. To address these complications and improve her quality of life, Sarah now requires a third, crucial surgery. Sadly, due to a mistake by Cobra insurance, Sarah lost the only health insurance that would have covered the $12,000 surgery. Without this surgery Sarah's only option is to have her colon removed and live with an ostomy bag.
Why We Need Your Help:
The costs of medical procedures and ongoing treatments are staggering. With a husband who recently lost his job, a kid who just started college and another teenager at home, Sarah is simply overwhelmed and unable to get the care she so desperately needs.
We are raising funds to:
Cover Medical Expenses: To get Sarah on medical insurance, pay the deductible and her portion of the insurance coverage for the surgery and support her through her upcoming surgery, necessary follow-up care, and any additional medical costs and lost wages.
Provide Basic Needs: To ensure Sarah gets the resources she needs to take care of herself and her family while having and recovering from the surgery she needs to live a healthy life.
How You Can Help:
Donate: Any amount, big or small, will directly assist Sarah in getting the life-changing surgery she needs. Every contribution brings her closer to relief and recovery.
Share: Spread the word by sharing this campaign with your network. The more people who know, the greater the chance of reaching our goal.
Support: Offer words of encouragement and support. Your kindness and positivity are greatly appreciated during this challenging time.
Conclusion:
Anyone who knows Sarah knows that she is a beautiful and selfless human being who has always taken care of others in their times of need. Now, it's time for all of us to be there for her.
Thank you for taking the time to read her story, and for any support you can provide. Together, we can help Sarah find hope and healing amidst these trials.
With gratitude,
Aaron Risch & Allison Drexel
Organizer
Aaron Risch
Organizer
Littleton, CO