María's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

María was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in March. The surgeon at Bucaramanga Community Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,400 short. my daughter has been in and out of Bucaramanga Community Hospital since March. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without cataract 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, María struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time María won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $540 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $380 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $95 • Post-operative medication: $85 • Physiotherapy sessions: $185 • Travel and lodging for the family: $115 Thank you so much. - Cristian