Andrew's Medical Fund

As many of you know, my son Andrew recently underwent emergency surgery in Australia.  He moved there with his wife, Tamara (an Australian citizen), and their baby boy about a month ago.  To apply for a residency visa for the spouse of a citizen, one must be in the country for 90 days.  And, to qualify for national healthcare, one must have applied for residency.                    
Because of the horrible timing of residency eligibility v healthcare coverage, he had to undergo the surgery without coverage. He had no choice really, as it was a matter of life and death, but they find themselves just starting out on their lives, now with a huge medical debt.

 The emergency surgery went on for hours, Andrew was in ICU for a couple of days and then in a regular room for several more.  He was (and still is) on massive antibiotics as he was entering sepsis when he went in.  I am so very thankful that they went in and I know that many people have much worse things happening in their lives.  I worry about the strain this will put on him and his new family as they begin their lives. 

 As a teacher, I don’t have the kind the kind of cushion to be able to help in the way that I wish that I could. The money I send will barely make a dent.  I know that many of my friends would be unhappy with me if they knew help was needed and I didn't ask. So, I am asking for your help.

If you feel moved to help, I would be tremendously grateful for any and all assistance.