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

Shanice was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in February. The surgeon at Mthatha Community Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,300, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,600 short. my wife has been in and out of Mthatha Community Hospital since February. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,300 is more than we can find. While we wait, Shanice struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 5 weeks. During that time Shanice won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,600 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $480 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $660 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $100 • Post-operative medication: $90 • Physiotherapy sessions: $195 • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Pravin