Waleed's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Waleed was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at London University Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,350, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,400 short. my father has been in and out of London University Hospital since August. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Waleed struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Waleed won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,400 goes: • Post-operative medication: $145 • Physiotherapy sessions: $450 • Travel and lodging for the family: $160 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $645 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Rahma