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Hi friends and supporters,
I am reaching out to you today to ask for your help in raising funds for my dental service costs. Back in April, I was training for my Ultimate Frisbee Nationals Tournament which led to an untimely, traumatic sporting accident where I lost three front teeth upon impact with a goalpost on our training field. We were unable to salvage the dislodged teeth. Unfortunately, as a non-PR or citizen in Australia, I am unable to access the major dental services provided by the Australian Public Healthcare system and the level of cover I have through my private health insurance excludes the major dental procedures that I require. Consequently, my only option is to go with private health services, where I will be solely responsible for the costs of dental implants and partial dentures.
Aside from having to cancel a holiday trip to Melbourne I had planned the week after, I also had to pull out of this Frisbee Nationals season. The accident was traumatic, and although has left me feeling helpless the weeks after, I am not going to let this dictate me or my smile. That's why I have launched the "Evynn's Tooth Fairy" fundraiser. This fundraiser is aimed at helping me raise the funds necessary to cover my dental service costs, so I can get back to living my life, and participating in the activites that make me happy with a confident and healthy smile.
I am asking for your support to help me reach my goal. Every donation, no matter how small, will make a huge difference in helping me cover the costs of dental implants and dentures. With your help, I can start to smile confidently again and not feel the need to hide behind a mask.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for considering a donation to my fundraiser. Your support means everything to me and I am truly grateful for any contribution you can make.
Sincerely,
Evynn
[Cost Breakdown]
An approximation of the costs to be incurred, based on consultation with my dentist and other health professionals.
1. Dentures:
- Oral Examination: $65
- Impressions 2x: $150
- Additional Tooth 3x: $195
- Wire Retainer: $65
- Partial Dentures: $525
- Total cost for Dentures: $1,000
- Timeline: Completed (1 May 2023) – for any future adjustments, no charge
2. Dental Implants
- 3 Dental Implants needed (2 implants, 1 bridge + 3 crowns): $15,000
- Sedation during the implant surgery: $300
- Post-op care and follow-up appointments: $1,000
- Total cost for Dental Implants: $16,300
- Timeline: Implant surgery to be completed within 6 months, then fitting for crowns
3. Root Canal Treatment:
- 2 sessions of treatments: $1,000
- Crown impression and fittings: $2,000
- Total cost for Root Canal treatment: $3,000
- Timeline: Root canal treatment to be completed within 6-8 weeks
4. Miscellaneous Costs
- Medication for pain and swelling (+ tetanus shot): $200
- Transportation to and from dental appointments: $100
- Total Miscellaneous costs: $400
- Timeline: Miscellaneous costs to be paid as they arise
Total Cost of Dental Services: $21,720
Family Contribution and Savings
- Help from my parents and own savings: $17,000
Total Personal Contribution: $17,000
Insurance Coverage:
- Sports insurance can cover up to $1,200, for non-Medicare items
- Private Health Insurance can cover up to $281 this financial year + $400 next financial year for regular dental services (i.e. some of my root canal treatment), but major dental services such as implants and dentures are excluded
Total Insurance Coverage: $1,881
Fundraising Goal: $2,839