Help Mark pay for a craniotomy at Johannesburg Regional Medical Center

Mark was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in December. The surgeon at Johannesburg Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,400, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,700 short. my husband has been in and out of Johannesburg Regional Medical Center since December. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mark struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Mark won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $820 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $670 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $85 • Post-operative medication: $50 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.