Surgery fund for Boris: a partial thyroidectomy in Kharkiv

Boris was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in July. The surgeon at Kharkiv Regional Medical Center recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $420, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $250 short. my brother has been in and out of Kharkiv Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $420 is more than we can find. While we wait, Boris 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. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Boris 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 $250 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $145 • Physiotherapy sessions: $70 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Serhiy