A Life-Altering Tragedy Far from Home

Grace has been part of Malinda’s family for 8 years and cared for his son, Devonne since he was two. Unfortunately, she recently suffered multiple brain bleeds and the cost of the life-saving treatment exceeds $100,000. Your help is needed to fund the life-saving procedures for Grace and help her recover.

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Grace suffered a life-altering ruptured brain aneurysm. After multiple surgeries, she faces a long, uncertain road to recovery and the prospect of never regaining her independence. With medical bills exceeding $100,000 and her inability to work, Grace and her vulnerable family are in dire need of financial support as they depend on her for their living expenses.

Ray of Hope is raising $112,038.50* to cover the hospital expenses and provide her loved ones with critical funds for survival in place of her lost income. Your contribution will help ease their overwhelming burden, ensure Grace receives the care she needs, and keep her family afloat during this unimaginably difficult time.

*Update (5 February 2025): The goal has been adjusted to $20,000 following recent updates of Grace’s recovery progress.

Personal Appeal from Grace’s Employer, Malinda

Grace has been part of the family for almost 8 years and is very close to our son Devonne. Sadly, due to this tragedy, she had to be repatriated back following a life-threatening brain bleed and unpaid medical bills. 

The cost of the multiple life-saving procedures for Grace exceeds $100,000, and we need your help raising funds to settle the cost of hospital bills and living expenses until she can work again. 

Grace has been an unwavering pillar of support for our family during the past few years, keeping us grounded through challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, medical procedures for two of us, and a difficult divorce. Sadly, Grace suffered a brain aneurysm and was hospitalised for over a month and is not strong enough to continue work. We now have medical costs of over $100,000 in hospital bills and further recovery fees. This mountain of bills wipes out all the savings which we had put aside for her. 

Grace has two sons in the Philippines and was sending them money every month for food and other living expenses. I am appealing to your generosity to raise funds for Grace to cover her hospital bills and allow her to focus on her recovery. It is likely she may not be able to work for at least a year.

Please help Grace overcome this tragic incident and give her a helping hand to rebuild her life, which was shattered as a result of this incident.

The Day Everything Changed

Tragedy struck on July 22 when Grace complained of severe headache and dizziness before collapsing on the floor. Rushed to the hospital, she was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain aneurysm. 

Grace underwent emergency aneurysm coiling surgery to stop the bleeding in her brain. However, on August 7, her aneurysm ruptured again, requiring another critical operation. While she has survived, Grace now faces a long road to recovery. She can recognize familiar faces and make basic responses but is unable to speak or perform daily activities independently. Doctors expect she will need full-time care for at least a year and may never fully regain physical independence. 

Facing Mounting Financial Burdens

As a foreign worker, Grace’s medical treatment in Singapore is prohibitively expensive for her family. Her hospital bills have exceed $101,238.50. Grace was repatriated to the Philippines on August 28 with help from the Singapore Red Cross and Philippines Red Cross to continue her recovery back home.

Grace’s family in the Philippines depended on her income to make ends meet and cannot provide for her current needs. Grace was supporting her elderly mother and two teenage sons who are still schooling, one of whom works odd jobs to support his young child. Without her monthly contribution, they are deeply concerned about how they will provide for themselves while caring for Grace. 

Providing Hope and Relief in Desperate Times

Your generosity will help cover Grace’s substantial medical bills in Singapore and provide her family with the equivalent of her lost wages over the next 12 months as she recovers. This will allow them to focus on supporting Grace without the crushing burden of financial strain. 

Please join us in standing with Grace and her family during this unimaginably challenging time. Your contribution, no matter the amount, will help relieve their overwhelming financial stress, provide critical care for Grace, and keep food on the table for her loved ones as they navigate this heartbreaking situation far from home.