A partial thyroidectomy for Damien: covering what insurance won't

Damien was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in July. The surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,400, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,100 short. my father has been in and out of Saint Anne Hospital since July. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Damien struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 7 weeks. During that time Damien won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $1,100 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $290 • Physiotherapy sessions: $530 • Travel and lodging for the family: $140 • Post-operative medication: $140 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Romain