Stories from Grateful Patients: Dominic

September 12, 2025

In His Family's Words...

"Our son, Dominic, has been hospitalized five times this year and has been subjected to countless lab testing, scans, and two biopsies on our path toward a diagnosis. His doctors are now concerned that he could have a rare, genetic, condition and he is in need of testing and treatment from the National Institutes of Health. The NIH is located in Bethesda, MD, which is a very long way from our home in central Illinois."

 

"We were blessed to be in contact with Mercy Medical Angels about this upcoming trip. We were able to use a program that allowed us to have a discount on the commercial flights necessary to take us to Maryland. We are able to use the money we saved on airfare to make a larger payment on Dominic’s astronomical medical bills."

 

"We really appreciate your help in this matter. It has made such a difference for our family."

 

"Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts!"



~Dominic's parents

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