ACL reconstruction for Ariel: covering what insurance won't

Ariel was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in January. The surgeon at Beersheba Regional Medical Center recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $5,100 short. my brother has been in and out of Beersheba Regional Medical Center since January. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ariel 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Ariel 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 $5,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,800 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $260 • Post-operative medication: $340 • Physiotherapy sessions: $320 • Travel and lodging for the family: $180 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.