Help Francisca pay for a craniotomy at Rio de Janeiro University Hospital

Francisca was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in August. The surgeon at Rio de Janeiro University Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,700, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,900 short. my daughter has been in and out of Rio de Janeiro University Hospital since August. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,700 is more than we can find. While we wait, Francisca 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Francisca won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $770 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $480 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $195 • Post-operative medication: $80 • Physiotherapy sessions: $230 • Travel and lodging for the family: $145 Thank you for reading my story. - Eliane