Pierre's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Pierre was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in August. The surgeon at Limoges University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $6,400 short. my husband has been in and out of Limoges University Hospital since August. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Pierre struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Pierre 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 $6,400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,250 • Travel and lodging for the family: $145 • Physiotherapy sessions: $310 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $245 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Sophie