Septoplasty for Zinhle: covering what insurance won't

Zinhle was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in August. The surgeon at Soweto General Hospital recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,300, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $650 short. my sister has been in and out of Soweto General Hospital since August. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,300 is more than we can find. While we wait, Zinhle 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Zinhle 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 $650 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $180 • Travel and lodging for the family: $90 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $380 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Kreesan