Ikenna's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In June I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $250, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $200 short. Doctors at Saint Matthew Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $250 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. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $200 goes: • Post-operative medication: $20 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Physiotherapy sessions: $90 Glad we found this place.