ACL reconstruction for Lemlem: covering what insurance won't

Lemlem was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in August. The surgeon at Addis Ababa Orthopedic Institute recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $900, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $450 short. my daughter has been in and out of Addis Ababa Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $900 is more than we can find. While we wait, Lemlem 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Lemlem 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 $450 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $320 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 Thanks for reading all this. - Fasil