Surgery fund for Ronnie: gallbladder removal in Makati

In August I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Makati Community Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $360, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $250 short. Doctors at Makati Community Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $360 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $250 goes: • Post-operative medication: $80 • Physiotherapy sessions: $100 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Ronnie