Surgery fund for Renato: septoplasty in Guarulhos

Renato was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in December. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended septoplasty, and He is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,350, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,750 short. my father has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since December. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Renato struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 6 weeks. During that time Renato won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $370 • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 • Post-operative medication: $115 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $100 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,085 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.