Help Raise Funds For Melville's Medical Costs

Hi Everyone,

I'm fundraising for my father, Melville Quadros, he is 66 years of age and is an Indian Citizen, currently on holiday in Australia (Adelaide) My parents came to Australia from India on the 6th of December 2023 to spend time with me and help me plan and organise my wedding which is scheduled for next year. Unfortunately on the  26th of April, in the early hours of the day he experienced severe pain in his back and immediately experienced loss of sensation and mobility below his chest line. On rushing to the ER at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, the doctors suggested that he needed to get an emergency nerve decompression surgery and in turn removal of blockage as that is what caused loss of motor and sensory function below the chest.

The surgery was completed safely and successfully and he is now on the road to recovery. We are thankful he has retained function of his hands however he is still unable to move his legs and conduct bowel/bladder control. And as such we have been informed that in order to recover further he needs to get moved into a rehabilitation centre that specialises in spinal rehab Due to the specialised rehabilitation he requires, the hospital is unable to discharge him home as he still needs bowel care and assistance with change of position whilst sleeping/sitting as he is still unable to move his legs voluntarily, even after a successful surgery.

On speaking with the doctors they have indicated that he may need approximately 3 months at a rehabilitation centre. His health insurance is not covering the repatriation services to India, nor are they covering rehab services here in Adelaide which is costing us $2409 a day. Repatriation services to India are costing us $150,000. And In order for my dad to gain any sort of mobility/function in his legs and lead a decent quality of life - he needs to be admitted to a rehabilitation centre as soon as possible.

The rehabilitation will focus on training him to have bladder/bowel control, occupational therapy for quality of life improvement and intense physiotherapy to attempt to regain function of his legs again. The funds raised will help me get my dad safely to India (Mumbai) and provide him with the necessary aid that he is currently in need of.

His insurance in India should cover his rehabilitation costs, as long as the care is provided in India and not overseas. As such, I humbly request financial help with transporting my dad safely to the rehabilitation centre in India (Mumbai).

As his only child and this responsibility falls squarely on my shoulders and it is a hard burden to bear. But I am determined to get the best care for my father. It was not an easy decision to make to create this request - my father brought me up to be a proud and strong woman. But he also taught me to be humble enough to ask for help when I need it. Which leads me to say that I am deeply grateful for ALL your donations and support during this hard time. Your willingness to lend a helping hand has touched my heart and has given my father and family the support we need in trying times like these.

I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Melantha