Manuel's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Manuel was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in October. The surgeon at Fayetteville University Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $11,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $5,600 short. my father has been in and out of Fayetteville University Hospital since October. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $11,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Manuel struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 10 weeks. During that time Manuel won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $5,600 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $890 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $310 • Travel and lodging for the family: $390 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,600 • Post-operative medication: $410 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Héctor