Help Rafaela pay for cataract surgery at Saint Luke Hospital

Rafaela was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in June. The surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,450, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,950 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Luke Hospital since June. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,450 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rafaela struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Rafaela won't be able to drive, 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 $1,950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $680 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $880 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Post-operative medication: $90 • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 • Travel and lodging for the family: $105 I hope life is good to you. - Débora