John's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

John was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in August. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,000, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $800 short. my husband has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since August. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, John struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 5 weeks. During that time John won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $270 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $360 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $40 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Tabitha