Jose's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Jose was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in July. The surgeon at Fort Worth Regional Medical Center recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $5,050 short. my father has been in and out of Fort Worth Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Jose 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Jose 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 $5,050 goes: • Post-operative medication: $460 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,850 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $740 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Isabella