Surgery fund for Raúl: ACL reconstruction in Iztapalapa

In September I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Iztapalapa Orthopedic Institute recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,800, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,400 short. Doctors at Iztapalapa Orthopedic Institute told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,800 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $1,400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,050 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $185 • Travel and lodging for the family: $165 I hope life is good to you.