Help me pay for a craniotomy at Saint Anne Hospital

In September I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,650, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,250 short. Doctors at Saint Anne Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,650 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,250 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $150 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,040 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.