Surgery fund for Mercy: ACL reconstruction in San Fernando

Mercy was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in August. The surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $800 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Elizabeth Hospital since August. 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 $1,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mercy struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 5 weeks. During that time Mercy won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $420 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $230 • Physiotherapy sessions: $150 Thank you so much.