Alexander's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Alexander was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in October. The surgeon at Toronto University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $12,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $8,700 short. my father has been in and out of Toronto University Hospital since October. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $12,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Alexander struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 4 weeks. During that time Alexander 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 $8,700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,100 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $380 • Post-operative medication: $360 • Physiotherapy sessions: $810 • Travel and lodging for the family: $500 Glad we found this place. - Ian