Anyango's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Anyango was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in September. The surgeon at Kinondoni Regional Medical Center recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,600, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $950 short. my mother has been in and out of Kinondoni Regional Medical Center since September. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,600 is more than we can find. While we wait, Anyango struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Anyango won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $950 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $480 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $330 • Physiotherapy sessions: $50 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.