Carol's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Carol was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in March. The surgeon at San Diego University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $5,200 short. my mother has been in and out of San Diego University Hospital since March. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Carol struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 8 weeks. During that time Carol won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $5,200 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $840 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,100 • Post-operative medication: $260 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.