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

Ana was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in July. The surgeon at São Paulo Regional Medical Center recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,900, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,150 short. my sister has been in and out of São Paulo Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,900 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ana struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Ana won't be able to walk without help, 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 $1,150 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $970 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Post-operative medication: $100 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.