Lemlem's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Lemlem was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in August. The surgeon at Jimma Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,150, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $850 short. my mother has been in and out of Jimma Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Lemlem struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 10 weeks. During that time Lemlem won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $850 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $370 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $385 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Yeshi