Surgery fund for Dennis: valve repair surgery in Arusha

In May I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Arusha Community Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,800, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $900 short. Doctors at Arusha Community Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,800 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $900 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Post-operative medication: $35 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $300 • Physiotherapy sessions: $125 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $405 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Dennis