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

Carmela was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in March. The surgeon at Manila General Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,350, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $950 short. my daughter has been in and out of Manila General Hospital since March. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Carmela struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Carmela won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. 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 $950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $350 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $260 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $105 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Physiotherapy sessions: $145 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Teresita