services after I shared my cancer story on their show. They haven’t delivered on any of their promises. : legaladvice

Edit: I am going to be making a full post, including details/link to my episode, on another sub later today. Thank you all for your advice. Feel free to PM me if you have anything to share, since the thread is now locked.

The show was in CA. I live in the south.

A year ago, I appeared on a national TV show to tell my story after aggressive cancer resulted in numerous surgeries that have been disfiguring and cause constant discomfort.

For a little context and maybe to help underscore my disappointment, it might be helpful to add that I am young, have almost no family, and cannot work. I can't afford the surgeries I need, so I was really excited to be on the show.

I had a flight paid for and was put up in a hotel, but had to pay for all travel Ubers, including to/from the studio.

My journey and photos were documented on the episode. At the conclusion of my segment, the hosts had three surprises for me. I don’t want to quote the show/risk not being anonymous, but in the aired episode, it is explicit that these are all offered free of charge.

FREE RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY - it was outlined on the show just what I needed FREE SPECIALIST TREATMENT A SERIES OF FREE COUNSELING SESSIONS

In the year following the show, I have received only ONE thing:

The show booked me a flight to/from Las Vegas to meet with a specialist. Knowing I have significant upper respiratory problems, they booked me a room in a smoking casino hotel. When I expressed concern about this, I was told to "try not to breathe in the smoke." I had to pay for all my expenses, including my Uber to/from the airport and to/from the office (45 mins each way), which put my bank account in the negative for two months. The show made me wait 16 hours at the airport because my flight out was delayed and they didn't want to put me up in a hotel for another night. I had to go to the hospital as soon as I got home, because I had already developed infections. The specialist’s office has been non-responsive since.

I have not received anything further. No surgery, no treatments, no counseling. I have emailed the show's coordinator multiple times, and each time am told to sit tight, but nothing happens.

I'm not sure if I have a case here. If I have legal options, what kind of lawyer would I consult, and would they charge me upfront?

Edit: I signed papers for the giveaway, but wasn’t given a copy. I don’t have a copy of the contract I signed to appear on the show.

TL;DR Went on a tv talk show to talk about how cancer has disfigured me. Was promised lots of free services. It's been a year and I have received nothing. Do I have any options?