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

Gerhard was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in October. The surgeon at Johannesburg University Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,100, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,250 short. my father has been in and out of Johannesburg University Hospital since October. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,100 is more than we can find. While we wait, Gerhard struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Gerhard won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,250 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Post-operative medication: $90 • Physiotherapy sessions: $85 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $995 Glad we found this place.