Stories from Grateful Patients: Richard

March 16, 2024
Man after receiving major back surgery and post-op checkup, thanks to Mercy Medical Angels

In His Own Words...

"I needed major back surgery. My doctor referred me to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota for the operation. It was December 2023 when I had this operation done. They said to return in two months for a post-op checkup."


"I live entirely on my Social Security check. My funds are limited. It's too expensive to fly round-trip from my home in Ohio to Mayo Clinic. I was beginning to worry how I would pay for my flight to the post-op checkup."


"Mercy Medical Angels arranged charitable flights for me on Delta Airlines. Thanks to them, I was able to fly to my medical appointments at Mayo Clinic. Getting my tickets paid for was a blessing. It helped me have financial stability and improved my quality of life."


"I have one thing I'd like to say to Mercy Medical Angels and Delta Airlines - thank you. Thank you for helping me in my time of need."


~Richard

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