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

Christian was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in August. The surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $5,350 short. my brother has been in and out of Saint Anne Hospital since August. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Christian 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 Christian 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 $5,350 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,050 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,900 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $420 • Post-operative medication: $195 • Physiotherapy sessions: $580 • Travel and lodging for the family: $205 I hope life is good to you.