Palate reconstruction surgery for Léa: covering what insurance won't

Léa was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in May. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $750 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since May. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Léa 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 10 weeks. During that time Léa 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 (4 nights): $540 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $90 • Post-operative medication: $60 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Dominique