Surgery fund for Girish: a craniotomy in Vadodara

Girish was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in October. The surgeon at Vadodara Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,050, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $800 short. my brother has been in and out of Vadodara Orthopedic Institute since October. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,050 is more than we can find. While we wait, Girish struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 8 weeks. During that time Girish 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 $800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $310 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $330 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $115 • Travel and lodging for the family: $20 Thank you so much.