Emergency hernia repair for Harsh: covering what insurance won't

Harsh was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in May. The surgeon at Manukau University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $7,000 short. my father has been in and out of Manukau University Hospital since May. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Harsh struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Harsh won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $7,000 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,650 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,200 • Physiotherapy sessions: $670 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $310 • Post-operative medication: $170 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.