ACL reconstruction for Antônia: covering what insurance won't

Antônia was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in May. The surgeon at Guarulhos University Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $2,500 short. my daughter has been in and out of Guarulhos University Hospital since May. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Antônia struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 4 weeks. During that time Antônia 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 $2,500 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,200 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $840 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $120 • Post-operative medication: $110 • Physiotherapy sessions: $110 • Travel and lodging for the family: $120 If you're reading this, thank you. - Jorge