How to raise money for a medical procedure abroad (cancer)

[toastyarmadillo]

Hi, can I start by saying this is NOT in any way a request for money or a begging type thread in any way, I want advice here!
I was diagnosed a few years ago with an inoperable brain tumour, so a death sentence if you like. Conventional uk treatments have had no effect and I feel my only option now is to have surgery at a specialist hospital in America (skull base institute)
The surgery is expected to cost around 20k pounds, which obviously I do not have. I am not working so can't get a loan for this amount, don't own my home so can't remortgage.
What ideas can people come up with as sensible fund raising ideas?

Sorry to hear that you are ill

You could try looking into crowd funding

You could contact some UK charities

You could contact some hospitals in USA & see if they will do procedures for free

You could set up your own charity to fund yourself & any profit towards helping others with similar problems