Surgery fund for Benjamin: valve repair surgery in Coventry

Benjamin was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in April. The surgeon at Coventry Regional Medical Center recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,200, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,100 short. my father has been in and out of Coventry Regional Medical Center since April. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Benjamin 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 5 weeks. During that time Benjamin 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 $1,100 goes: • Post-operative medication: $260 • Physiotherapy sessions: $370 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $470 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Beth