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

In April I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Madina Regional Medical Center recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $700 short. Doctors at Madina Regional Medical Center told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $700 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $65 • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $520 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.