Surgery fund for Sachin: emergency hernia repair in Mumbai

Sachin was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in March. The surgeon at Mumbai Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $710, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $500 short. my son has been in and out of Mumbai Orthopedic Institute since March. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $710 is more than we can find. While we wait, Sachin struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Sachin won't be able to look after the children alone, 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: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $380 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 If you're reading this, thank you. - Manisha