Surgery fund for Mauricio: ACL reconstruction in Medellín

Mauricio was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in August. The surgeon at Medellín Orthopedic Institute recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,350, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,750 short. my brother has been in and out of Medellín Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mauricio 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 Mauricio won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $1,750 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,050 • Physiotherapy sessions: $165 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $350 • Post-operative medication: $100 Every share and every dollar helps. - Ricardo