Help Ebuka pay for palate reconstruction surgery at Lagos University Hospital

Ebuka was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in August. The surgeon at Lagos University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $670, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $500 short. my brother has been in and out of Lagos University Hospital since August. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $670 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ebuka 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Ebuka 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 $500 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $260 • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Nnamdi