Surgery fund for Elena: ACL reconstruction in Cartagena

Elena was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in June. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,300, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,150 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since June. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc 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, Elena struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 12 weeks. During that time Elena won't be able to walk without help, 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 $1,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $610 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $140 • Travel and lodging for the family: $115 • Physiotherapy sessions: $240 • Post-operative medication: $45 Every share and every dollar helps. - Sofía