Surgery fund for Ren: a craniotomy in Kitakyushu

Ren was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in August. The surgeon at Kitakyushu University Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $3,050 short. my son has been in and out of Kitakyushu University Hospital since August. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ren struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 5 weeks. During that time Ren won't be able to drive, 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 $3,050 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $210 • Travel and lodging for the family: $230 • Post-operative medication: $190 • Physiotherapy sessions: $220 I hope life is good to you.