Help Leanne with her unexpected dental expense

Hi, I'm Leanne and I'm looking for a little help with an unexpected yet somewhat urgent dental expense.

I'm single and self-employed, and the beginning of 2024 was difficult for many solo consultants. Business has been picking up since September, but my savings haven't rebounded yet.

In the mean time, I need a root canal and a crown. I have this scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 17th. The root canal will cost $1900 and the crown an additional $1500, for a total of $3400. $500 has already been donated by a dear friend.

The past few years have been tough — I was a caretaker for my mother who passed away last summer (2023) and as you may be aware, caretaking can be quite a financial burden on the (usually women) who do it. I'm in a rebuilding stage for my own business and finances as a result.

While I have several projects lined up to start in January, I don't currently have the funds to cover this. I greatly appreciate anything you can do to help!