Shruthi's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Shruthi was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in May. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,300, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $900 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since May. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,300 is more than we can find. While we wait, Shruthi struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 Shruthi won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $400 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $230 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $95 • Post-operative medication: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $55 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 I hope life is good to you. - Parvathi