Surgery fund for Teodoro: hip replacement surgery in Cebu City

Teodoro was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in May. The surgeon at Cebu City University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $750 short. my father has been in and out of Cebu City University Hospital since May. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Teodoro 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 Teodoro won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $750 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $310 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410 Thank you so much. - Bea