Please help me save our Aunt Remy!
Fundraising campaign by
Jodi Herrera
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AU$6,287.00raised of AU$60,000.00 goal goal
Campaign Story
This fundraiser is for my aunt, Remedios “Remy” G. Herrera, who is recovering from her Brain Tumor surgery in Philippines.
Hi Everyone, we know that this is a difficult time for all of us but with your generous hearts we all can save Aunty Remy and help her recover. Please spare some time to read her story.
Our Aunty Remy is one of the most amazing human beings that we know. And even though she's single, she raised me and my sister Cris just like her own since we were young. She is very generous to everyone around her and her smile brings a lot of positivity wherever she goes. Unfortunately, due to sudden health issues, she’s been in the ICU since April 24, 2020.
On April 20, she suddenly felt dizzy and her vision started spinning. She can’t move and keeps on vomiting. Initially, we thought it was just Vertigo due to age or extreme heat. After 2 days of resting, her BP suddenly increased and became uncontrollable, so we decided to bring her to the closest primary care. But less than half a day that she was there, suddenly she can’t speak anymore and can’t move half of her body, she was transferred to Perpetual Help Hospital Las Pinas to have MRI / CT scans done.
On April 23, she was diagnosed with a brain tumour and bleeding in her brain that requires her to undergo immediate craniectomy, it is a surgery done to remove a part of your skull in order to relieve pressure in that area when your brain swells. When she was transferred to Perpetual Help, she had a fever and pneumonia which tagged her as a PUI (Person under investigation ) for COVID-19. Since she needs an operation asap, we had a hard time looking for an Anesthesiologist that would be willing to have a PUI patient. It was urgent, PGH was full and other hospitals as well. The only hospital that would accept us at that moment is the Asian Hospital and Medical Center. We transferred her there and fortunately, her operation was successful. Days after she started to improve and was also found negative with COVID-19. There were a lot of good days as we hear her GCS continuously improved but 1 day she became unconscious and won’t wake up.
On May 2, another bleeding was found in her right cerebellum which required another emergency operation, with God’s grace it was again successful. As she was recovering from her second operation, the doctors required her to have a tracheostomy to prevent complications in her lungs. Few days after the minor procedure, a bacteria called ‘acinetobacter’ was found in her trachea. It has been said that these bacteria are dangerous to one’s body so the doctors are managing it.
At the moment, she has a continuous high fever and the doctors are still checking the cause. Yesterday, she underwent a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) where a needle is inserted between her two lumbar bones (vertebrae) to remove a sample of cerebrospinal fluid. The full findings are still pending but initial results show she has partially treated bacterial meningitis. The current remaining balance in the hospital is 4.12 million PHP / 121,985 AUD.
I am hoping to ask for your help or any assistance for my Aunt Remy's current treatment. Any financial support you can give/share will mean a fighting chance for my aunt. We are also doing the best we can to avail of access programs and other financial assistance from various organizations to make sure Aunt Remy’s treatment will not be delayed. Her 2 sisters lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so it's a very challenging time for all of us at the moment.
Here are the options where you may send your help:
Australia
1. Jocelyn Herrera
Paypal
NAB
BSB 084044
Account number 313043079
OSKO / PayID
0413756978
Philippines
1. Ana Marie G. Herrera
BPI Direct Account # 0466-0909-36
2. Icko
BPI QR Code
It may still be a long way to go but we know we will pull through with your help.
Please also include her and our family in your prayers. We know and believe that God is our ultimate healer and He will heal Aunt Remy.
Thank you so much for your kind attention & generosity.
May God bless you & your family.
Please take care & be safe.
Note: For new updates - view UPDATES tab above.
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jul 22, 2020
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jul 20, 2020
Thank you for saving my Aunt!
Update posted by Jodi Herrera at 08:14 amHi Everyone, Thank you for your help and for continuously praying for my Aunt's recovery. Our Aunt Remy is doing well and her health is improving under the care of the amazing nurses, doctors and family that is surrounding her with love and support. She can now move her hands
She is finally back Home!
Update posted by Jodi Herrera at 03:40 amAfter 77 days in the hospital... she is finally HOME! Last week, 10th of July, she was allowed to go home and be discharged from the hospital. It wasn't an easy ride as we still haven't paid almost 60% of the bill which is Php 4.480M / AUD 129,517 but. . . . .
Good News!
Update posted by Jodi Herrera at 07:28 amAfter almost nearly two months in the hospital, the doctor said that there is a big possibility that Auntie Remy will be discharged and will be transitioned to home care next week once her set of antibiotics are finished and her blood samples are cleared from infection. It's her birthday. . . . .
Hospital Update
Update posted by Jodi Herrera at 01:59 amHere is the certificate of Auntie Rem in the hospitaland as of May 30, 2020 our hospital bill hits Php 4.1M / $121K AUDPlease continue to pray for my aunt Remy's recovery and for God's financial provision over our family.
Yey for improvements!
Update posted by Jodi Herrera at 09:38 pmFor the last two days, Aunt Remy's condition is getting better. Her Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) Level went up to 11 out of 15 and there is no fever for the last 2 days. No fever is a good sign that the infection or inflammation may have subsided. We'll get
Donors & Comments
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jul 23, 2020
Dear Ana.. our prayers and intercession for the complete healing and full recovery to good health of Aunt Remy🌿.. put your complete trust in God.. the Lord answers our prayers and He is merciful and compassionate to those who believe and are faithful to Him and those who abides by His tenets and commandments of love.. Godspeed🕊!
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jul 22, 2020
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jul 20, 2020
- Mirna
- Donated on Jun 21, 2020
- LOURDES MARTINEZ
- Donated on Jun 18, 2020
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jun 17, 2020
- Bling Yiu
- Donated on Jun 17, 2020
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jun 16, 2020
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jun 16, 2020
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jun 12, 2020
A little help from Every Nation Canberra. Our prayers are with you and your family Jodie-Joe
Dear Ana.. our prayers and intercession for the complete healing and full recovery to good health of Aunt Remy🌿.. put your complete trust in God.. the Lord answers our prayers and He is merciful and compassionate to those who believe and are faithful to Him and those who abides by His tenets and commandments of love.. Godspeed🕊!