Help me pay for knee replacement surgery at Cardiff University Hospital

In September I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Cardiff University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $6,950 short. Doctors at Cardiff University Hospital told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $6,950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,950 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,600 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $460 • Post-operative medication: $210 • Physiotherapy sessions: $400 • Travel and lodging for the family: $330 With deep gratitude, Crystal