Surgery fund for Reem: spinal decompression surgery in Cairo

Reem was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in June. The surgeon at Cairo Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $670, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $500 short. my mother has been in and out of Cairo Orthopedic Institute since June. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $670 is more than we can find. While we wait, Reem 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. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Reem 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 $500 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 I hope life is good to you. - Manal