Support Daniel Santos' Funeral Costs

On September 21st, our Brother, Daniel Santos, entered into the Atrium Pineville Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, for surgery, to remove a tumor. He was diagnosed with cancer. Since the tumor was removed he was in remission. But what followed days after lead to his death.

The hospital said they had to discharge him, just a day after his surgery. He tried pleading with them to stay a little longer. They refused. The hospital threatened to call the authorities on him if he did not leave the premises. He begged for answers as to why he was being discharged so early and doctors or nurses did not give him any clear answers, up to the point of mistreating him. Our brother described it as discrimination. He had to walk himself out of the hospital, even after asking one of the nurses if she could help wheel him out, and she refused. This is not the kind of treatment one would expect from a medical facility, especially in the Southern Part of the United States. This is malpractice.

When Daniel left the hospital he had no place to go except back to our mom’s who gladly took him in as she was worried about him. But complications from the surgery, and no professional oversight lead to his body building up fluids in his legs, which ultimately caused a clot and lead to cardiac arrest.

On September 26th, 2024, Daniel, passed away of cardiac arrest, complications from the surgery.

My Brother was a kind and genuine man, with a big heart. He went out of his way to make others laugh, feel accepted and cherished. He cared so much for others he went out of his way to help those in need. He’d given his coat or jacket if you were feeling cold or unwell. He was kind and loving person. I’m going to miss him dearly.

We are currently seeking legal advice on the appropriate course of action. I can’t imagine this to be the only malpractice they’ve been accused of. All documented by video.

I’ve created this GoFundMe fundraiser to raise money for funeral costs. Any amount will help.

Please take care of yourselves and protect one another. Cherish those you love.

-Felipe Santos