Alexander's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Alexander was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in August. The surgeon at Saint Petersburg Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,150, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $800 short. my father has been in and out of Saint Petersburg Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Alexander struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 5 weeks. During that time Alexander won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $800 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $160 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $530 • Post-operative medication: $110 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Stanislav