Surgery fund for Neha: a craniotomy in Nashik

Neha was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in May. The surgeon at Nashik General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,300, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $650 short. my mother has been in and out of Nashik General Hospital since May. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,300 is more than we can find. While we wait, Neha 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 7 weeks. During that time Neha won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $650 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $460 • Post-operative medication: $50 Every share and every dollar helps. - Akash