Yakubu's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Yakubu was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in March. The surgeon at Lagos University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $500 short. my son has been in and out of Lagos University Hospital since March. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Yakubu struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 7 weeks. During that time Yakubu won't be able to climb stairs, 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: $115 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $285 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Paul