Surgery fund for Amira: a craniotomy in Newcastle upon Tyne

Amira was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in May. The surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,650, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,150 short. my sister has been in and out of Saint Catherine Hospital since May. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,650 is more than we can find. While we wait, Amira 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Amira 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 $1,150 goes: • Post-operative medication: $350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $620 • Travel and lodging for the family: $180 Thank you for reading my story. - Nour