Surgery fund for Nnamdi: palate reconstruction surgery in Nsukka

Nnamdi was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in April. The surgeon at Nsukka General Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $950 short. my brother has been in and out of Nsukka General Hospital since April. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Nnamdi struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Nnamdi won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $390 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $40 • Travel and lodging for the family: $10 If you're reading this, thank you. - Chidinma