Roberto's a craniotomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Roberto was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in September. The surgeon at São Paulo Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,150, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,700 short. my father has been in and out of São Paulo Orthopedic Institute since September. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Roberto 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Roberto 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 $1,700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $510 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $690 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $180 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $220 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.