Surgery fund for Aline: emergency hernia repair in Santos

Aline was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in February. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $380, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $300 short. my sister has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since February. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $380 is more than we can find. While we wait, Aline struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Aline 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 $300 goes: • Post-operative medication: $50 • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $170 If you're reading this, thank you. - Marcos