Help me pay for ACL reconstruction at Saint Elizabeth Hospital

In June I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,050, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,550 short. Doctors at Saint Elizabeth Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,050 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 3 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 $1,550 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $145 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $440 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $910 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Eduardo