Help Laura pay for a partial thyroidectomy at Málaga Community Hospital

Laura was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in March. The surgeon at Málaga Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,300, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $3,000 short. my sister has been in and out of Málaga Community Hospital since March. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,300 is more than we can find. While we wait, Laura struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Laura won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,000 goes: • Post-operative medication: $250 • Physiotherapy sessions: $510 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $440 • Travel and lodging for the family: $250 Thank you for reading my story. - Lourdes