Gerardo's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Gerardo was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in December. The surgeon at Bilbao Community Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and He is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,700, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $2,950 short. my son has been in and out of Bilbao Community Hospital since December. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,700 is more than we can find. While we wait, Gerardo struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 5 weeks. During that time Gerardo 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 $2,950 goes: • Post-operative medication: $210 • Physiotherapy sessions: $450 • Travel and lodging for the family: $95 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,195 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.