How does your support help?
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Sergeant Blaine Scott and Marine Staff Sergeant Octvaio Sanchez Photo: Samantha Cook, Daily Bruin
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The costs associated with one
wounded warrior's Operation Mend care is approximately $500,000. These expenses include patient evaluation, plastic and reconstructive surgeries, transportation and housing, care coordination, and other patient services.
- The single largest cost is the multiple, lengthy and complex plastic and reconstructive surgeries required for these heroes. With private support, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is able to expand the treatment options available, using some of the best surgeons and clinicians in the country.
- Wounded military personnel may have to travel multiple times over the course of one or more years for treatment, and often they want to be accompanied by their families. Your gift supports air and ground transportation, room and board at UCLA's Tiverton House, per diem awards to patients and their families, as well as broader social support while in Los Angeles.
- In addition to logistical support, UCLA seeks support for care coordination of injured military personnel. The care of these military patients is complicated, so clinical and administrative personnel need to work with the staff at Brooke Army Medical Center to integrate reconstructive treatments, provided at UCLA, with Brooke's provisions for other conditions.
- UCLA also seeks to have experts address psychosocial needs during treatments in order to manage issues surrounding post-traumatic stress that factor into post-surgical recovery for injured soldiers.
How can you support the Operation Mend Caregiving Fund?
Gifts of all sizes are appreciated. They will have an immediate impact, as the care of these brave men and women has already begun. Your contribution through a gift or pledge will help to cover the costs associated with the return of these heroes health and well-being at UCLA.

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If you would prefer to send your donation by fax or mail, please print the online donation page, complete and send to:
Mr. Ian R. Jipp
Senior Director of Development
UCLA Hospital System
10945 Le Conte Avenue, Suite 3132
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1784
or 310-206-3942 fax
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