Valerio's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Milan General Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,750, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $4,800 short. Doctors at Milan General Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $4,800 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $540 • Travel and lodging for the family: $300 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,100 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,860 If you're reading this, thank you. - Valerio