ACL reconstruction for Lourdes: covering what insurance won't

Lourdes was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in June. The surgeon at Palmira General Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $950 short. my daughter has been in and out of Palmira General Hospital since June. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Lourdes 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 3 weeks. During that time Lourdes 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: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $740 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $130 • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 I hope life is good to you.