Why some Canadians are using their savings, GoFundMe to pay for private surgeries
by from CBC | Edmonton News on (#6ZWBF)

How much would you be willing, and able, to pay to get your knee or hip replaced? Calgarian Linda Slater's knee pain became unbearable during her two-year wait to see an orthopedic surgeon, so she drained her retirement savings to pay $33,000 for a new knee at a private Toronto clinic and travel expenses.