Surgery fund for Aarati: cataract surgery in Kathmandu

Aarati was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in April. The surgeon at Kathmandu University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $670, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $500 short. my mother has been in and out of Kathmandu University Hospital since April. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $670 is more than we can find. While we wait, Aarati struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Aarati won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $500 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $270 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $60 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 If you're reading this, thank you.