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

In August I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Tallahassee Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $8,050 short. Doctors at Tallahassee Community Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $8,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,000 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,250 • Travel and lodging for the family: $460 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $340 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.