ACL reconstruction for Esperanza: covering what insurance won't

Esperanza was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in September. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,600, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $950 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since September. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,600 is more than we can find. While we wait, Esperanza 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 8 weeks. During that time Esperanza 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 $950 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $140 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $640 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Rubén