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

In August I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Quezon City Community Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $950 short. Doctors at Quezon City Community Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $950 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $270 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $460 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $150 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.