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Camila's early-stage lung cancer treatment fund

Camila is facing early-stage lung cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Abril W. Castillo
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Girona
Camila was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in July. The oncology team at Girona Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Camila is 42, worked as a primary school teacher until July, 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 Girona Cancer Centre 4 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $5,150 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $840 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,450 • Transport to Girona Cancer Centre: $440 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $420 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Updates from Abril

  1. Thank you all. We're at 38% now ($1,979). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work.

  2. Small update. $1,349 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Update from Girona: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Aarti C. ChhedaPhoto verified

    You're not alone, Abril. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

    • Rina Yanti Handoko

      Good luck, Abril. Hope you get there. Love from Bilbao

      • Sophie A. CollinsAddress verified

        Wishing you peace, Abril. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up!

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