Surgery fund for Iwan: cataract surgery in Bandung

Iwan was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in August. The surgeon at Bandung General Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $860, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $600 short. my brother has been in and out of Bandung General Hospital since August. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $860 is more than we can find. While we wait, Iwan struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Iwan won't be able to drive, 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 $600 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $435 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.