Apurva's a craniotomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In July I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Mumbai Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $380, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $300 short. Doctors at Mumbai Regional Medical Center told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $380 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $300 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $170 • Physiotherapy sessions: $60 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.