Help Monique pay for a partial thyroidectomy at Saint Mary Hospital

Monique was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in July. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,650, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $3,500 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since July. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,650 is more than we can find. While we wait, Monique struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Monique won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. 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 $3,500 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $390 • Physiotherapy sessions: $930 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,650 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $260 • Post-operative medication: $270 If you're reading this, thank you. - Sarah