Surgery fund for Eugene: spinal decompression surgery in Victoria

Eugene was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in July. The surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,850, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,700 short. my father has been in and out of Saint Anne Hospital since July. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,850 is more than we can find. While we wait, Eugene struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 Eugene won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $1,700 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $260 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $590 • Post-operative medication: $350 • Physiotherapy sessions: $500 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.