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

Valentina was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in August. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $4,100 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since August. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Valentina struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 Valentina won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,850 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,100 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $370 • Post-operative medication: $300 • Physiotherapy sessions: $350 • Travel and lodging for the family: $130 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Soledad