Hip replacement surgery for Bakari: covering what insurance won't

Bakari was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in August. The surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $350 short. my son has been in and out of Saint Elizabeth Hospital since August. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Bakari 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Bakari won't be able to drive, 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 $350 goes: • Post-operative medication: $30 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $195 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 With deep gratitude, Njeri