Hellen's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In May I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Kisumu Community Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,900, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,150 short. Doctors at Kisumu Community Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,900 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $1,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $500 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $330 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $125 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $65 • Travel and lodging for the family: $85 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.