Valentina's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Valentina was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in May. The surgeon at London Orthopedic Institute recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $13,000, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $6,500 short. my mother has been in and out of London Orthopedic Institute since May. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $13,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Valentina struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Valentina won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $6,500 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,950 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,150 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $370 • Post-operative medication: $160 • Physiotherapy sessions: $570 • Travel and lodging for the family: $300 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.