December 25th 2024.
For the past 30 years, Lee and Jack Flint have been frequent visitors to Kenya, both for charitable work and for leisure. However, their most recent trip has taken a devastating turn. Lee, a British woman, is currently stranded in Kenya due to a medical emergency. The 77-year-old had flown to the East African country in September to celebrate her husband Jack's successful battle with cancer. But little did Jack know, Lee had been keeping a secret.
Before leaving for their trip, Lee had been feeling unwell and had undergone blood tests back home. Unfortunately, her health took a turn for the worse and she was found unresponsive in bed a few weeks into their holiday. Jack immediately rushed her to intensive care where it was discovered that she was suffering from kidney and liver failure. Her son, Jamie, shared that she also had an internal bleed and blood poisoning, which was causing her to lose consciousness.
The family had hoped that Lee would be able to return home soon, but due to an error on their holiday insurance forms, they are unable to afford the flight back or the expensive hospital bills. Lee, Jack, and their son Jamie had been looking forward to their trip to Kenya, where they often spend months at a time. They have been involved in various charitable projects, such as sponsoring schools and doctors, since 1991. On this trip, they even brought 62kg of clothes and reading glasses to donate to schoolchildren and orphans.
The mistake on their insurance forms has resulted in a hefty cost of £80,000 for flying Lee home and thousands more in medical bills. The family has now turned to GoFundMe in the hopes of raising enough funds to cover these expenses. Jamie, who is currently in England, shared that his mother had been so worried about worrying Jack as he finished chemotherapy that she didn't tell him about her health concerns or test results. And when Jack was filling out the insurance forms, he didn't mention Lee's pre-existing condition, which invalidated their insurance.
Feeling completely helpless and stuck in England, Jamie wants to warn others to be thorough and double-check everything when it comes to insurance, especially if they are elderly or have a history of health issues. He also expressed his frustration towards the insurance company, stating that they need to be meticulous and accurate when filling out these forms. His main focus now is getting his mother home and he is grateful for the support and generosity shown by strangers through their fundraising efforts. He hopes that no one else will have to go through what his mother and family are currently experiencing.
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