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

Riaan was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in February. The surgeon at Ekurhuleni Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,600, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,800 short. my son has been in and out of Ekurhuleni Orthopedic Institute since February. 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 $3,600 is more than we can find. While we wait, Riaan 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. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Riaan 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 $1,800 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $165 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $670 • Physiotherapy sessions: $110 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $800 Thank you so much. - Olivia