João's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

João was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in April. The surgeon at Santos Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,300, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,650 short. my son has been in and out of Santos Community Hospital since April. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,300 is more than we can find. While we wait, João struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time João won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,650 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $95 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $125 • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Diego