Rabia's ACL reconstruction can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In August I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Karachi General Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $570, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $400 short. Doctors at Karachi General Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $570 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $400 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $280 • Physiotherapy sessions: $30 Thank you for reading my story.