Surgery fund for Natalie: cataract surgery in Gatineau

Natalie was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in July. The surgeon at Gatineau Orthopedic Institute recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,350, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $3,250 short. my daughter has been in and out of Gatineau Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Natalie 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 7 weeks. During that time Natalie 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 $3,250 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $430 • Travel and lodging for the family: $370 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,450 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.