Hip replacement surgery for Aiden: covering what insurance won't

Aiden was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in September. The surgeon at Los Angeles University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $3,800 short. my son has been in and out of Los Angeles University Hospital since September. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Aiden 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Aiden 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 $3,800 goes: • Post-operative medication: $160 • Travel and lodging for the family: $480 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,160 Every share and every dollar helps. - Jennifer