Help Gerhard pay for gallbladder removal at Pretoria University Hospital

Gerhard was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in September. The surgeon at Pretoria University Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,400, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $850 short. my father has been in and out of Pretoria University Hospital since September. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Gerhard struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 4 weeks. During that time Gerhard won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $450 • Post-operative medication: $80 • Travel and lodging for the family: $100 • Physiotherapy sessions: $220 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.