Fasil's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In September I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Adama Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $530, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $400 short. Doctors at Adama Orthopedic Institute told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $530 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $400 goes: • Post-operative medication: $45 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $305 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.