Surgery fund for Robel: a craniotomy in Addis Ababa

Robel was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in September. The surgeon at Addis Ababa Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $880, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $700 short. my husband has been in and out of Addis Ababa Orthopedic Institute since September. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $880 is more than we can find. While we wait, Robel struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 7 weeks. During that time Robel won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $330 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $210 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $45 • Travel and lodging for the family: $20 If you're reading this, thank you.