Help Wambui pay for emergency hernia repair at Saint Joseph Hospital

Wambui was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in July. The surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $600, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $450 short. my wife has been in and out of Saint Joseph Hospital since July. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $600 is more than we can find. While we wait, Wambui struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Wambui won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $450 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $300 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Post-operative medication: $25 With deep gratitude, Naliaka