Samuel's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Samuel was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $350 short. my father has been in and out of Saint Joseph Hospital since August. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Samuel 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. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Samuel won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $350 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $140 Every share and every dollar helps. - Mercy