Aoife's gallbladder removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Aoife was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in April. The surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $11,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $6,800 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Luke Hospital since April. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $11,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Aoife 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Aoife won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,550 • Physiotherapy sessions: $850 • Post-operative medication: $330 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,070 Glad we found this place. - Declan