Cataract surgery for Viola: covering what insurance won't

Viola was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in August. The surgeon at Naples General Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $3,050 short. my daughter has been in and out of Naples General Hospital since August. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Viola struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Viola won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,050 goes: • Post-operative medication: $150 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $470 • Travel and lodging for the family: $340 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,800 • Physiotherapy sessions: $290 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Mattia