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Child with Brain Aneurysm Accesses Care, Thanks to Free Gas Cards

October 11, 2024
Child with brain aneurysm and his mother after accessing care thanks to free gas cards

A Difficult Beginning

"When I was just nine weeks pregnant with Frank, his father suddenly passed away from an unknown brain aneurysm." Frank's mother recounts this tragedy with caution in her voice, as if speaking of the illness that took her husband will cause it to appear elsewhere.


No matter how many precautions she took, it still struck close to home. Her son Frank was just three years old when he started to get painful headaches. Frank was rushed to the emergency room for an MRI because of the family history. Not long after, it was discovered that Frank had the same problem his late father did.


From His Life on the Line...

For a while, Frank's aneurysm remained stable. His mother had to drive him from their home in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The medical professionals at CHOP provided scans and treatments so that Frank could maintain his quality of life - and increase his chances of surviving in case anything went wrong.


It was becoming difficult to afford gas on top of medical bills and everyday expenses. But if Frank couldn't get to CHOP, his life would be on the line. How would Frank access the care he so desperately needed?


...To Peace of Mind

That was when Frank's mother found out about Mercy Medical Angels' ground transportation program. The nonprofit sent her gas cards so she would be able to drive Frank to his scans and treatments at CHOP.


"This gives us peace of mind," said Frank's mother. "It gave us ease, knowing we didn't have to worry about the cost of fuel on top of everything else."


"We Are Very Grateful..."

Frank is now home for the time being. He'll need more specialized medical care in the future. But now, he and his mother can rest assured that they aren't walking alone on the road. Mercy Medical Angels' ground transportation program will be there to help them.


"We are very grateful to have your assistance for travel," said Frank's mother. "You're saving my son's life."

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