Help us Honor the Life of an Angel Baby: Support Our Friends’ Journey of Healing and Hope

$1,160 of $5,300 goal
Given by 16 generous donors in 8 weeks

Help Mark Patiño and his wife pay off their hospital bills after her pregnancy resulted in emergency surgery and medical treatment.

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Mark Patiño and his wife were overjoyed to find out they were expecting a child, but their happiness was cut short when the doctors discovered the pregnancy was ectopic. His wife underwent surgery to save her life, but the couple faced another obstacle - they needed tp pay PHP 40,000 upfront for the operation. With no savings and Mark being new in New Zealand, they were forced to borrow money just to cover the cost of surgery.

Their nightmare didn’t end there as the hospital bills kept piling up. The daily hospital costs alone amounted to Php 2,000 or about $62, making it impossible for the couple to keep up. After series of check-ups and treatments, the total hospital bill reached PHP 157,000 or about $5,000. They had to borrow money once again just to pay off the bills.

To make the matters worse, the person they borrowed money from is now asking for repayment by the end of April 2023. The couple is in desperate need of of financial assistance to pay off their debts and get back on their feet. They are reaching to their community, asking for any help that they can get. Your donation can make a difference in their lives and help alleviate their burden during this difficult time. Please consider donating to their givealittle page and help them in their journey of healing and recovery.

Abigail Boac's involvement (page creator)

Mark Patiño and I are both Filipinos, we are like extended family. Despite the fact that I have only known him for few months.

Use of funds

The money will be spent on paying off the hospital bills that resulted from emergency surgery and medical treatment for Mark Patiño’s wife after her ectopic pregnancy. Mark’s wife is in the Philippines.

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Sue and Doug
Sue and Doug on 23 Apr 2023
$50
Toby
Toby on 20 Apr 2023
$300
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 18 Apr 2023
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MGBL
MGBL on 18 Apr 2023
$100
Andrew R and Sarah
Andrew R and Sarah on 18 Apr 2023
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This campaign started on 2 Apr 2023 and ended on 30 May 2023.