Surgery fund for Cristian: ACL reconstruction in Barcelona

Cristian was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in June. The surgeon at Barcelona Community Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $4,150 short. my son has been in and out of Barcelona Community Hospital since June. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Cristian struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 10 weeks. During that time Cristian won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,150 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $450 • Travel and lodging for the family: $105 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,100 • Physiotherapy sessions: $295 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.