Surgery fund for Almaz: gallbladder removal in Adama

Almaz was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in August. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $750, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $600 short. my wife has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since August. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Almaz struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 3 weeks. During that time Almaz 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 $600 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $330 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $230 • Post-operative medication: $40 With deep gratitude, Teklu