Adriana's ACL reconstruction can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In February I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at São Paulo Orthopedic Institute recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,200, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,750 short. Doctors at São Paulo Orthopedic Institute told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,200 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $1,750 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $650 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $480 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $185 • Post-operative medication: $110 • Physiotherapy sessions: $280 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Adriana