Surgery fund for Samuel: a partial thyroidectomy in Kakamega

In June I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Kakamega Regional Medical Center recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,400, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,050 short. Doctors at Kakamega Regional Medical Center told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,400 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $1,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $490 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $110 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.