Surgery fund for Hellen: emergency hernia repair in Dar es Salaam

Hellen was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in September. The surgeon at Dar es Salaam University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $920, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $550 short. my daughter has been in and out of Dar es Salaam University Hospital since September. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $920 is more than we can find. While we wait, Hellen struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Hellen won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $550 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $60 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $430 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 Every share and every dollar helps.