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Rashid's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled cataract surgery in September is out of reach without help covering $750 of the cost.

🇿🇦 George, Western Cape, South Africa827 views
Pieter K. Venter
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George
Rashid was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in July. The surgeon at George University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $750 short. my son has been in and out of George University Hospital since July. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rashid struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 7 weeks. During that time Rashid won't be able to walk without help, 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 $750 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $500 • Physiotherapy sessions: $200 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-10-19
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Rooting for you, Pieter. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in Davao City this morning

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