Surgery fund for Horace: a craniotomy in Mandeville

Horace was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in June. The surgeon at Mandeville Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,000 short. my son has been in and out of Mandeville Orthopedic Institute since June. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Horace struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Horace 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 $1,000 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $110 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $700 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $155 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 Thank you for reading my story.