Surgery fund for Jepkoech: spinal decompression surgery in Mombasa

In February I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Mombasa Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $530, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $400 short. Doctors at Mombasa Regional Medical Center told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $530 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $400 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $125 • Post-operative medication: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $135 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Jepkoech