Help Yuri pay for gallbladder removal at Kazan University Hospital

Yuri was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Kazan University Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,950, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $2,050 short. my son has been in and out of Kazan University Hospital since August. 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 $2,950 is more than we can find. While we wait, Yuri struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Yuri won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $2,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $900 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $670 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $180 • Post-operative medication: $80 • Physiotherapy sessions: $160 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Nadia