Surgery fund for Berhanu: ACL reconstruction in Jimma

Berhanu was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in May. The surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,050, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $800 short. my son has been in and out of Saint Anne Hospital since May. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,050 is more than we can find. While we wait, Berhanu struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 6 weeks. During that time Berhanu won't be able to drive, 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 $800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $240 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $360 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $35 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 Thanks for being kind about this.