Surgery fund for Collins: knee replacement surgery in Kakamega

Collins was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in December. The surgeon at Kakamega Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $800, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $400 short. my husband has been in and out of Kakamega Community Hospital since December. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Collins struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 6 weeks. During that time Collins won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $400 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $110 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $220 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Faith