Help Hellen pay for knee replacement surgery at Zanzibar City University Hospital

Hellen was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in April. The surgeon at Zanzibar City University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $630, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $500 short. my mother has been in and out of Zanzibar City University Hospital since April. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $630 is more than we can find. While we wait, Hellen struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Hellen won't be able to work a full shift, 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: • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $240 If you're reading this, thank you. - Muthoni