Surgery fund for Mthunzi: palate reconstruction surgery in Pretoria

Mthunzi was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in March. The surgeon at Pretoria Orthopedic Institute recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and He is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,950, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,550 short. my father has been in and out of Pretoria Orthopedic Institute since March. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,950 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mthunzi struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 4 weeks. During that time Mthunzi won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $1,550 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $100 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $440 • Physiotherapy sessions: $165 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $845 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.