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Brandon's stomach cancer treatment fund

Brandon is facing stomach cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Alexa J. Hicks
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Augusta
Brandon was diagnosed with stomach cancer in March. The oncology team at Augusta Cancer Centre has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in May. He will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Brandon is 54, worked as a construction supervisor until March, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Augusta Cancer Centre 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 his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $3,050 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $960 • Transport to Augusta Cancer Centre: $600 • Scans and lab work: $970 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $520 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Alexa
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Updates from Alexa

  1. Thank you all. We're at 43% now ($1,302). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled.

  2. Quick update: $855 raised so far (28%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • John B. Gomez🇺🇸Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Abdul Jewel Howlader

    thanks for sharing this, Alexa. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Winston-Salem.

    • Christian D. Kennedy

      Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Kano so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

      • Melanie Lea Stein

        Good luck, Alexa. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted

        • Armando R. Velasco

          Thinking of you and your family, Alexa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

          • Esi Nancy Tawiah

            Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless

            • Joaquín G. Peña

              Wishing you peace, Alexa. Hope the doctors have good news

              • Habib Asif Dutta

                This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Davao City.

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