Travis's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Travis was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in July. The surgeon at Townsville Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $13,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $6,550 short. my husband has been in and out of Townsville Community Hospital since July. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $13,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Travis struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Travis won't be able to walk without help, 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 $6,550 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,350 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,750 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $560 • Post-operative medication: $155 • Physiotherapy sessions: $300 • Travel and lodging for the family: $435 Every share and every dollar helps.