Piper's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Piper was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in July. The surgeon at Louisville Community Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $5,750 short. my mother has been in and out of Louisville Community Hospital since July. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Piper struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Piper won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $5,750 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $950 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,700 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,100 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.