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

Marcelo was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in August. The surgeon at Belém Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,350, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,650 short. my husband has been in and out of Belém Community Hospital since August. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Marcelo 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Marcelo 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 $1,650 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $660 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $430 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $115 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $250 • Travel and lodging for the family: $140 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Edilene