Fundraiser for Susana Boateng's Stroke Recovery
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MaYaa Boateng has created this campaign on behalf of my dear mother, Ms. Susana Boateng, to raise vital funds for her stroke recovery. In September of 2020 she suffered an ischemic stroke. The stroke affected the left side of the brain causing right side weakness and impacting speech abilities, memory & cognition, and activities of daily living. She is currently unable to walk and requires assistance with activities such as eating and dressing.
Our mother was ordered to have physical, speech, & occupational therapy, including rehab at a Long Term Care nursing rehabilitation facility in our hometown of Maryland. This is where she has received treatment since November 2020. However two weeks ago, we were told by the facility that my mother would suddenly need to be discharged due to citizenship status and a policy that requires at least 5 years green card holding status in order to receive medicaid for Long Term Care. Treatment which my mother so desperately needs and a policy we were not made aware of when we entered the facility in November.
My mother is NOT in this country illegally. She has employment authorization permitting her to legally work in the States, she has worked as a nurse & caregiver, paying taxes for over 30 years, she has children who are U.S citizens, including myself who is her petitioner for permanent resident status. We have been through all our legal processing for permanent status- I can attest to the unfortunate years of delayed "pending" application process many immigrants like my mother face in this country. Due to new policies put in place, including a sudden suspension on issuing green cards, many immigrants find themselves in positions like the one my family and I currently are in.
We are now asking for your help so our mother can receive private out-of-pocket care. This treatment will include full-time care at a residential assisted living facility: room + board, 24-hour nursing assistance, and physical + occupational therapy, totaling $65,000 for one year. This amount is an estimate given the monthly costs + expenses at the residential facility as well as continued physical therapy for a year. It does not include the three months of medical bills charged by the nursing home issuing the discharge, which we were told medicaid would not cover.
As my family does not have the means to cover these costs, any donation would be greatly appreciated. If you are unable to donate, please feel welcomed to share this campaign with anyone who may be able to help. Our mother has helped so many and we are happy to give back to her in this way. We thank you as your support will help our mother receive the care & treatment she needs, get back on her feet, and back with her family. Infinite gratitude.
Our mother was ordered to have physical, speech, & occupational therapy, including rehab at a Long Term Care nursing rehabilitation facility in our hometown of Maryland. This is where she has received treatment since November 2020. However two weeks ago, we were told by the facility that my mother would suddenly need to be discharged due to citizenship status and a policy that requires at least 5 years green card holding status in order to receive medicaid for Long Term Care. Treatment which my mother so desperately needs and a policy we were not made aware of when we entered the facility in November.
My mother is NOT in this country illegally. She has employment authorization permitting her to legally work in the States, she has worked as a nurse & caregiver, paying taxes for over 30 years, she has children who are U.S citizens, including myself who is her petitioner for permanent resident status. We have been through all our legal processing for permanent status- I can attest to the unfortunate years of delayed "pending" application process many immigrants like my mother face in this country. Due to new policies put in place, including a sudden suspension on issuing green cards, many immigrants find themselves in positions like the one my family and I currently are in.
We are now asking for your help so our mother can receive private out-of-pocket care. This treatment will include full-time care at a residential assisted living facility: room + board, 24-hour nursing assistance, and physical + occupational therapy, totaling $65,000 for one year. This amount is an estimate given the monthly costs + expenses at the residential facility as well as continued physical therapy for a year. It does not include the three months of medical bills charged by the nursing home issuing the discharge, which we were told medicaid would not cover.
As my family does not have the means to cover these costs, any donation would be greatly appreciated. If you are unable to donate, please feel welcomed to share this campaign with anyone who may be able to help. Our mother has helped so many and we are happy to give back to her in this way. We thank you as your support will help our mother receive the care & treatment she needs, get back on her feet, and back with her family. Infinite gratitude.
Organizer
MaYaa Boateng
Organizer
Ft. Washington, MD