Karanja's gallbladder removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Karanja was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in July. The surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $710, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $500 short. my father has been in and out of Saint Luke Hospital since July. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $710 is more than we can find. While we wait, Karanja struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Karanja won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $500 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $290 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $170 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.