Help me pay for valve repair surgery at Addis Ababa University Hospital

In July I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Addis Ababa University Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $640, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $450 short. Doctors at Addis Ababa University Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $640 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $450 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $345 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Natnael