Julia's a craniotomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Julia was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Sydney General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $7,000 short. my mother has been in and out of Sydney General Hospital since August. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Julia struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Julia won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $7,000 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,850 • Travel and lodging for the family: $270 • Physiotherapy sessions: $550 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,330 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Hazel