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Amber's multiple myeloma treatment fund

Supporting Amber through multiple myeloma: medication, transport to New York Regional Medical Center, and living costs while She can't work.

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Gerald C. Kelly
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Amber was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in November. The oncology team at New York Regional Medical Center has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in February. She will be away from work for about 12 weeks. Amber is 34, worked as a primary school teacher until November, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to New York Regional Medical Center 5 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly. We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off her shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $4,800 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $1,900 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $740 • Transport to New York Regional Medical Center: $930 • Scans and lab work: $1,230 I hope life is good to you. - Gerald
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Updates from Gerald

  1. We're at 8% thanks to 14 of you. I made the first payment toward scans and lab work. More news soon.

  2. Update from New York: the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled. We're at 5% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Every little bit. Saw your post and had to give. - Jalandhar”

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    “Thought of Amber all day after reading this. - Ciudad de México”

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    “Thought of Amber all day after reading this. - Adama”

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    “Thought of Amber all day after reading this. - Dnipro”

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    “All the best. Thought of Amber all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

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  • Ximena Porter

    Wishing you the best, Gerald. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 30 people at work

    • Noor Maryam Sabbagh

      hang in there. Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.

      • Devi P. Van der Merwe

        Sending strength, Gerald. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.

        • Maryam Hira Qazi

          Wishing you the best, Gerald. Wishing Amber a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Istanbul.

          • Torsten Eriksson

            Good luck, Gerald. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

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