Help me pay for ACL reconstruction at Saint Mary Hospital

In November I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for January. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $14,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $8,750 short. Doctors at Saint Mary Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $14,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $8,750 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,650 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $470 • Post-operative medication: $440 • Physiotherapy sessions: $410 • Travel and lodging for the family: $230 Every share and every dollar helps.