Surgery fund for Rafael: a partial thyroidectomy in Caloocan

Rafael was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in June. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,450, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,100 short. my brother has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since June. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,450 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rafael 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. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Rafael won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $360 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $460 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Physiotherapy sessions: $100 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 Thank you so much.