Cesar's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In May I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,250 short. Doctors at Saint Anne Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $1,250 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $450 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $565 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.