Help Lori Get the Surgery She Desperately Needs

A wife, a mother of four, and a family hoping to get her the medical care she needs before it’s too late.

Our family is asking for help for someone we love dearly: Lori.

After years of debilitating pain, countless doctor visits, and searching for answers, Lori has been diagnosed with advanced Stage IV deep infiltrating endometriosis.

Her condition is extremely complex. The disease has spread throughout her pelvis, severely affecting surrounding organs, both ureters, and potentially her bowel. It is also obstructing the drainage from both kidneys, putting her kidney health at risk.

Lori has sought help from specialists at Stanford University and other specialty doctors in the Fresno area. Unfortunately, the complexity of her condition was beyond what they were able or willing to take on surgically.

She has finally found a world-renowned specialist with the experience needed to perform this extremely complex surgery. He has agreed to operate on her, potentially within the next two months.

Unfortunately, there is a major financial obstacle. The surgeon is now out of network with her Anthem Blue Cross insurance and requires payment upfront before proceeding. The surgery is expected to cost upwards of $70,000, although we are still waiting for a formal estimate.

Lori is fighting for insurance coverage, but Anthem is requiring additional documentation from her employer’s HR department. This process could take many months, potentially up to a year. Given the seriousness of her condition and the risk to her kidneys, her family is terrified of waiting that long.

We have a surgeon willing to help. We have a treatment plan. What we need now is help making the surgery financially possible.

Lori is a loving wife and mother of four children. Her family wants nothing more than to see her get the treatment she needs, recover, and continue being there for the children who need their mom.

We are hoping to raise at least $70,000 to help cover her surgery, hospital expenses, anesthesia, and related medical costs.

Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a difference. If you cannot donate, please consider sharing Lori’s story with your friends, family, and community.

Please help us get Lori the care she needs. Your generosity, prayers, and support mean more than words can express.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Lori’s Family