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

Michel was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in August. The surgeon at Marseille General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $5,900 short. my husband has been in and out of Marseille General Hospital since August. 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 $9,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Michel struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 8 weeks. During that time Michel won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $5,900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,150 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $240 • Post-operative medication: $175 • Physiotherapy sessions: $520 • Travel and lodging for the family: $365 Thank you for reading my story.