Surgery fund for Samuel: a craniotomy in Hawassa

Samuel was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in August. The surgeon at Hawassa General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $630, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $500 short. my father has been in and out of Hawassa General Hospital since August. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $630 is more than we can find. While we wait, Samuel struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 3 weeks. During that time Samuel won't be able to walk without help, 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 $500 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $45 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $400 • Travel and lodging for the family: $20 • Post-operative medication: $35 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Senait