Elijah's septoplasty can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Elijah was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended septoplasty, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $12,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $7,650 short. my father has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since August. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $12,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Elijah struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Elijah won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $7,650 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,900 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,850 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $540 • Post-operative medication: $340 • Physiotherapy sessions: $860 • Travel and lodging for the family: $160 Thank you so much. - Aubree