Surgery fund for Leonardo: valve repair surgery in Caxias do Sul

Leonardo was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,150, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $2,200 short. my son has been in and out of Saint Joseph Hospital since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Leonardo struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Leonardo 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 $2,200 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $150 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,200 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 • Physiotherapy sessions: $140 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $660 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.