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

Natalia was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in September. The surgeon at Kyiv Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,500, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $750 short. my mother has been in and out of Kyiv Regional Medical Center since September. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Natalia struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Natalia won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $750 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $600 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $115 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 Glad we found this place. - Serhiy