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Danielle's acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment fund
Danielle is facing acute lymphoblastic leukemia and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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In July I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My oncology team at Manukau Regional Medical Center has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 26, I worked as a taxi driver until July, and I have been the main earner for my household.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to Manukau Regional Medical Center 3 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly.
My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $6,900 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,150
• Scans and lab work: $790
• Transport to Manukau Regional Medical Center: $980
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $670
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,310
Every share and every dollar helps.
Updates from Danielle
Good news. Because of your gifts ($115 in total) the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Thank you all. We're at 0% now ($20). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for transport to Manukau Regional Medical Center is now scheduled.
Update from Manukau: we've started the first stage. We're at 1% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Annabelle A. Acosta 🇬🇧 · $20
- Clément Louis Paris 🇫🇷 · $20
“Praying for you. Thought of Danielle all day after reading this. - Saint-Denis”
- Usha M. Tiwari 🇬🇧 · $75
- Silas Jacobs 🇺🇸 · $20
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sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Manukau.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Danielle
Sure. The biggest one is chemotherapy and medication not covered, $3,150. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Let me know if you want more detail.
hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Manukau
Best of luck, Danielle. Gave what I could, wish it was more!
Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Cartagena this morning. Take care.
Thinking of you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.