Hi, my name is Kayley, and thank you so much for taking the time to read my story.

Last week, I got all four of my impacted wisdom teeth removed. I genuinely believed I could manage the cost by applying for financial aid and setting up payment plans, but everything fell through at the last minute.

The surgery was already scheduled and absolutely necessary. I didn’t have the money, and the pain was getting worse every day. The only option left was for my mom to put the entire bill on her credit card. She did it because she didn’t want to see me suffering, but the truth is, neither of us can afford to pay this off, especially with the interest climbing every month.

I’m creating this GoFundMe after the surgery because I really thought I could do this without asking for help. But the debt has become overwhelming. I’m asking for $3,800 to help cover the cost of the surgery and relieve some of the financial stress from my mom, who stepped in when I needed her most.

Any donation — even a few dollars — would make such a huge difference for us. If you can’t donate, simply sharing my story helps more than you know.

Thank you for your kindness, understanding, and support. It truly means the world to me and my family.

—Kayley