Surgery fund for Harsh: a craniotomy in Mumbai

Harsh was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in January. The surgeon at Mumbai General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,150, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $850 short. my son has been in and out of Mumbai General Hospital since January. 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 $1,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Harsh struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 3 weeks. During that time Harsh won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $850 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $650 • Post-operative medication: $55 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.