Help Martine pay for knee replacement surgery at Gatineau Orthopedic Institute

Martine was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in April. The surgeon at Gatineau Orthopedic Institute recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $7,250 short. my wife has been in and out of Gatineau Orthopedic Institute since April. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Martine struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Martine won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $7,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,600 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,500 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $640 • Post-operative medication: $370 • Physiotherapy sessions: $770 • Travel and lodging for the family: $370 Thank you for reading my story.