Jack Flint and his Wife Lee Flint
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A British couple's holiday in Kenya has taken a dire turn, leaving them with a staggering medical bill of £80,000 (approximately Ksh13 million) after 77-year-old Lee Flint was hospitalized due to severe liver failure.
The Flint family, who travelled to Kenya for charitable work and to celebrate Jack Flint's recovery from cancer, now faces a financial crisis stemming from complications that arose during their trip. The situation escalated when Lee Flint, initially diagnosed with kidney and liver failure, experienced life-threatening conditions including internal bleeding and blood poisoning.
After discovering his wife unresponsive in their hotel room, Jack Flint called for immediate medical assistance. Despite having travel insurance, the family was informed by their insurer that coverage would not apply due to the nondisclosure of a pre-existing medical condition on the insurance forms.
Months before their journey, Lee had undergone blood tests for a minor health issue but chose not to disclose these results, intending to shield her husband from worry. This omission, deemed significant by the insurance provider, invalidated their policy at a critical moment when financial support was urgently needed.
The family's son, Jamie Flint, has publicly shared their ordeal, detailing their attempts to raise funds through a GoFundMe page to cover the immense medical expenses and facilitate Lee's return to the UK. Jamie notes that his mother's role as Jack's primary caregiver during his chemotherapy had taken a toll on her health, further complicating her current medical situation.
Compounded by her inability to communicate effectively, the family's understanding of Lee's health condition remains limited. For over thirty years, the Flints engaged in charitable activities in Watamu, Kenya, where they have regularly supplied clothing and educational materials to local schools and orphanages.
Their dedication to philanthropy underscores the irony of their current predicament, as they now seek assistance in navigating the overwhelming financial burden of hospital costs.