Skyrocketing medical expenses is the reason an appeal is being made for a 28-year-old Australian fighter, Timothy Schultz, who is now fighting an infection on his left leg that has posed a threat to his life.
Schultz, a native of Queensland, arrived in Thailand several weeks ago to train at some of the island’s gyms. However, this all changed on May 22 when he was admitted to Thalang Hospital with what appeared to be swelling of his left foot.
Within hours, doctors revealed that a severe bacterial infection had rapidly spread throughout his lower left leg. Doctors mentioned that amputation was a possibility, and while Schultz has moved to Dibuk Hospital in order to get care from different medical experts, the infection has only become worse.
“The medical bills associated with this emergency have left me financially drained, leaving me unable to afford the essential care and procedures I urgently require,” he said.
Support has been coming in from the combat sports community on the island and abroad, as well as Schultz’s friends and family members. At the time of this writing, money raised has totaled just under AUD$20,000, though the cost continues to rise as Schultz is receiving ongoing treatment at Dibuk Hospital in Chalong.
