Stories from Grateful Patients: Allen

April 4, 2024
Patient with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other conditions

In His Own Words...

"I've suffered multiple injuries and health conditions over the course of my life. A series of accidents left me with cognitive and psychological problems, as well as chronic pain. My decreased ability to function has radically affected my family's well-being. Needless to say, I've been looking for answers for a long time.


I had to retire and collect disability. I had a considerable amount of money in my savings, but that's almost tapped out from constant medical expenses. The best doctors that could help me were in Los Angeles, California, but I live in Oregon. There was no way I'd be able to afford the flights.


Mercy Medical Angels helped me by getting me flights on American Airlines. They made it possible for me to see the doctors and finally start getting better.


Trying to pull this off on my own would have been a significant struggle or impossible. Thank you so much!"


~Allen

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