Help me pay for a craniotomy at Tallahassee Community Hospital

In August I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Tallahassee Community Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $15,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $7,500 short. Doctors at Tallahassee Community Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $15,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $7,500 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $400 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,850 • Travel and lodging for the family: $250 • Post-operative medication: $280 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,720 Every share and every dollar helps.