Surgery fund for Santiago: palate reconstruction surgery in Leeds

Santiago was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in December. The surgeon at Leeds Orthopedic Institute recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $4,500 short. my husband has been in and out of Leeds Orthopedic Institute since December. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Santiago 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 6 weeks. During that time Santiago won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,500 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,350 • Post-operative medication: $190 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $430 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,850 • Physiotherapy sessions: $680 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Sadie