Surgery fund for Mercy: a craniotomy in Gwagwalada

Mercy was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in May. The surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,850, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,100 short. my wife has been in and out of Saint Elizabeth Hospital since May. 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 $1,850 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mercy struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 4 weeks. During that time Mercy won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $1,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $450 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $470 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $50 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 Every share and every dollar helps. - Adewale