Emergency hernia repair for Gonzalo: covering what insurance won't

Gonzalo was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in April. The surgeon at Cali Community Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,600, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,300 short. my brother has been in and out of Cali Community Hospital since April. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,600 is more than we can find. While we wait, Gonzalo struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Gonzalo won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $1,300 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $510 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $680 With deep gratitude, Sofía