My name is Shana Leigh, and at 38, I’ve always prided myself on being self-sufficient here in Aiken. But last week, a sudden, agonizing medical emergency completely wiped out my life savings on Palm Dr. I was rushed to the ER with severe abdominal pain, which turned out to be an acute gallbladder infection requiring immediate surgical removal.

The surgery was successful, but the financial reality is a mountain I cannot climb alone. As an hourly childcare worker, missing three weeks of work for post-op healing means my upcoming paycheck is exactly zero.

The Financial Breakdown:

Out-of-Pocket Hospital & Surgical Deductibles: $4,200

Emergency Medical Prescriptions & Follow-ups: $600

Total Urgent Need: $4,800

My rent and basic utilities are due next week, and I am staring at an impossible situation while resting on strict doctor's orders. I am breaking down to ask for financial relief. Clearing this urgent debt will let me focus on physical healing so I can get back to work. Every donation or share keeps my family afloat. Thank you so much.