Enrique's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In July I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Albany Community Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,450, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,100 short. Doctors at Albany Community Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,450 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $1,100 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $470 • Physiotherapy sessions: $380 • Post-operative medication: $250 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Enrique