Ishita's ACL reconstruction can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Ishita was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in August. The surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $13,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $6,900 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Luke Hospital since August. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $13,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ishita struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 12 weeks. During that time Ishita won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,950 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,850 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $260 • Post-operative medication: $160 • Physiotherapy sessions: $490 • Travel and lodging for the family: $190 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Sunil