Wayne's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Wayne was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in August. The surgeon at Johannesburg University Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,700, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,850 short. my son has been in and out of Johannesburg University Hospital since August. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,700 is more than we can find. While we wait, Wayne struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 Wayne 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 $1,850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $610 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $830 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $135 • Post-operative medication: $80 • Physiotherapy sessions: $155 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 Thank you so much.