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Brian's acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment fund
Brian is facing acute lymphoblastic leukemia and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇺🇬 Mukono, Central Region, Uganda766 views
Brian was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in June. The oncology team at the Mukono Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 3 weeks.
Brian is 56, worked as a hairdresser until June, 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 the Mukono Oncology Institute 3 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $1,000 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $810
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $80
• Scans and lab work: $110
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Margaret
Thank you all. We're at 57% now ($568). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($200). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.
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“Thought of Brian all day after reading this. - St. Petersburg”
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thinking of you. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Mukono.
Praying for you, Margaret. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care
Hope things get better soon, Margaret. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best
Hope it all works out, Margaret. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 40 people at work. God bless
Good luck, Margaret. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Istanbul but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Birmingham so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Mukono
Hope things get better soon, Margaret. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless
Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Multan donated after I showed her your page.
sending love, Margaret. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings
Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Stellenbosch!