Surgery fund for Zinhle: cataract surgery in Paarl

Zinhle was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in August. The surgeon at Paarl Community Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,600, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $800 short. my wife has been in and out of Paarl Community Hospital since August. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,600 is more than we can find. While we wait, Zinhle struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Zinhle won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $800 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $620 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Themba