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

In August I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Pretoria Orthopedic Institute recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,400, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,050 short. Doctors at Pretoria Orthopedic Institute told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,400 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $1,050 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $180 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $380 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $490 Every share and every dollar helps.