Dora Sern, a Singaporean employer, has started raising funds to help support her Filipino domestic helper who recently suffered a hemorrhagic stroke.
In a campaign she posted at the crowd funding site GIVEasia, Dora said she is aiming to raise $86,000 to fund the medical and incidental expenses incurred by Felicidad “Felice” Muna Mico, a 57-year-old helper who has been part of her family for the last 25 years.
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Last October 27, Dora’s son found Felice slumped unconscious on the sofa.
“He thought she was just resting but realised something amiss when he tried to wake her up for dinner.”
Felice was then rushed to Changi General Hospital, where she stayed at its intensive care unit for a week. She was later moved to the high dependency ward of the hospital then to the normal ward.
Her recovery has been noted as remarkable as her tracheostomy tube has already been removed and she is now capable of doing simple exercises with her right hand.
After getting clearance to fly back to the Philippines, Felice finally arrived in her home country on Sunday, November 20. Dora then received an update from Felice’s daughter Izelmae a day later.
“Felice has arrived in the Philippines, been through an 8-hour ambulance ride to arrive at the hospital. Izelmae had been at the hospital since last night to secure a spot in the queue for Felice to see the doctor. After a thorough check, the doctor said Felice’s condition is stable and she does not need to be hospitalized,” Dora wrote in an update in her petition.
However, Felice’s hospitalization expenses now amounts to $55,000. On top of that, Dora is hoping to cover the cost of Felice’s rehabilitation care in the Philippines and provide basic provisions for her employee’s family.
Dora’s petition on GIVEasia has raised more than $9,000.
To help Dora raise funds for Felice, click this link.
What is hemorrhagic stroke?
Accounting for about 13% of stroke cases, hemorrhagic stroke results from a weakened vessel that ruptures and bleeds into the surrounding brain. As a result, blood accumulates and compresses the surrounding brain tissue.