Indiegogo is committed to accessibility. If you have difficulty using our site, please contact support@indiegogo.com for assistance or view our accessibility notice by clicking here

This campaign is closed

Double Hip Replacement

Lisa is in dire need of a double hip replacement. She is 41 and due to severe osteoarthritis must have this procedure done as soon as possible.

You may also be interested in

Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

Double Hip Replacement

Double Hip Replacement

Double Hip Replacement

Double Hip Replacement

Double Hip Replacement

Lisa is in dire need of a double hip replacement. She is 41 and due to severe osteoarthritis must have this procedure done as soon as possible.

Lisa is in dire need of a double hip replacement. She is 41 and due to severe osteoarthritis must have this procedure done as soon as possible.

Lisa is in dire need of a double hip replacement. She is 41 and due to severe osteoarthritis must have this procedure done as soon as possible.

Lisa is in dire need of a double hip replacement. She is 41 and due to severe osteoarthritis must have this procedure done as soon as possible.

Lisa LaPlace
Lisa LaPlace
Lisa LaPlace
Lisa LaPlace
2 Campaigns |
Oakland, United States
$4,015 USD 38 backers
26% of $15,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Highlights
Mountain Filled 2 Projects Mountain Filled 2 Projects

Lisa is a 41 year-old massage therapist living in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is in dire need of a double hip replacement due to osteoarthritis and bone spurs that cause crippling pain. Surgery is the only solution, but her crappy insurance found a loophole and won’t cover it. Her pain is now so bad that she can no longer work, can’t walk more than half a block at a time, and is on pain medications around the clock.

 

Lisa kayaking

 

 

Lisa is normally a very active person. She is way too young to be relegated to a life of pain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lisa can have the operation done in Costa Rica for $28,000 plus expenses, which is much cheaper than in the U.S. while still offering quality surgeons who can give her a high chance of a successful surgery. Lisa has managed to pull together only half the amount she needs, and now she desperately needs your help to get the rest as soon as possible.  

 

Let's get her back into the swing!

 

 

 

With your help, we're going to get Lisa back into the swing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We miss her laughter. Please help our wonderful friend Lisa get her life back!

Help Lisa get her life back

 

What is osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis of the hip is a disease that wears away the cartilage between the femoral head and the acetabulum, eventually causing the two bones to scrape against each other, raw bone on raw bone. When this happens, the joint becomes pitted, eroded and uneven. The result is pain, stiffness and instability, and in some cases, motion of the leg may be greatly restricted.

 

Osteoarthritis

Patients with osteoarthritis often develop large bone spurs, or osteophytes, around the joint, further limiting motion.

Osteoarthritis is a common, degenerative disease, and although it most often occurs in patients over the age of 50, it can occur at any age, especially if the joint is in some way damaged.

 

 

Looking for more information? Check the project FAQ
Need more information
Let us know if you think this campaign contains prohibited content.

Choose your Perk

Thank you for your donation!

$25 USD
Thank you for helping Lisa get her life back.
Estimated Shipping
November 2012
7 claimed

Thank you for your donation!

$200 USD
The first 10 donations of $200 will receive either a one-hour massage from Bliss Massage in San Francisco or a beautiful 100% cotton scarf from Indigenous Designs.
Estimated Shipping
November 2012
3 out of 10 of claimed

Thank you for your donation!

$250 USD
The first donation of $250 will receive 2 personalized private yoga sessions from Ranya Anabtawi.
Estimated Shipping
November 2012
0 out of 1 of claimed

Thank you for your donation!

$300 USD
The first donation of $300 will receive a Customized Singing Telegram!
Estimated Shipping
November 2012
0 out of 1 of claimed

Thank you for your donation!

$500 USD
The first 10 donations of $500 will receive a nice bottle of wine from Rock Wall Winery plus two 90-minute massages from Bliss Massage in San Francisco
Estimated Shipping
November 2012
0 out of 10 of claimed

Thank you for your donation!

$1,000 USD
The first 5 donations of $1000 will receive a nice bottle of wine from Rock Wall Winery plus four 90-minute massages from Bliss Massage in San Francisco
Estimated Shipping
November 2012
0 out of 5 of claimed
sold out

Thank you for your donation!

$50 USD
Estimated Shipping
November 2012
10 out of 10 of claimed
sold out

Thank you for your donation!

$100 USD
Estimated Shipping
November 2012
5 out of 5 of claimed

You may also be interested in

Up Caret