João's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

João was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Londrina General Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,200 short. my son has been in and out of Londrina General Hospital since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, João struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time João won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $1,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $720 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Post-operative medication: $125 • Physiotherapy sessions: $210 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Letícia