Surgery fund for Lucas: valve repair surgery in Guarulhos

Lucas was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in November. The surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,100, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,550 short. my son has been in and out of Saint Elizabeth Hospital since November. 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 $3,100 is more than we can find. While we wait, Lucas struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 6 weeks. During that time Lucas won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,550 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $185 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 Every share and every dollar helps.