Help Miguel pay for a craniotomy at San Fernando Orthopedic Institute

Miguel was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in June. The surgeon at San Fernando Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,400, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,100 short. my brother has been in and out of San Fernando Orthopedic Institute since June. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Miguel 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Miguel won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Post-operative medication: $75 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $320 • Physiotherapy sessions: $175 I hope life is good to you. - John Paul