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Elena's acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment fund

Supporting Elena through acute lymphoblastic leukemia: medication, transport to the Oakland Oncology Institute, and living costs while She can't work.

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Elena L. Cole
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Oakland
In March I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My oncology team at the Oakland Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in June. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 44, I worked as a construction supervisor until March, 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 the Oakland Oncology Institute 4 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $11,550 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,750 • Scans and lab work: $790 • Transport to the Oakland Oncology Institute: $490 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $700 • Household costs while unable to work: $820 I hope life is good to you.
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Updates from Elena

  1. Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($2,371). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. 18% there. the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. Small update. $649 so far, I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Thinking of you. My sister told me about this one. - Dwarka”

  • Jordan Booker 🇺🇸 · $41

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Elena all day after reading this. - Riverside”

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    “From my family to yours. I'm in Riverside, thinking of you. - Riverside”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Shared with friends too. - Istanbul”

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    “Hope this helps. Shared with friends too. - Athens”

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    “Sending love. Please keep us posted. - Sheffield”

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    “Hope the July deadline works out. - Mandaue”

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    “Praying for you. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Campinas”

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    “Hope things get better. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Tokyo”

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    “Keep your head up. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Jessore”

  • Ana Adriana Vasconcelos 🇧🇷 · $10

    “Get well soon. From Curitiba with love.”

  • Shweta S. Maurya 🇮🇳 · $25

    “Thought of Elena all day after reading this. - Vadodara”

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  • Ingrid Raquel Martins

    stay strong, Elena. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

    • Jun L. Abad

      So sorry you're going through this. Wishing Elena a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too

      • Yewande Comfort Daramola

        Thanks for sharing this, Elena. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

        • Biniam Solomon Regassa

          good luck. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted.

          • Fernanda P. MaldonadoPhoto verified

            So sorry you're going through this, Elena. Shared this with my family.

            $4,352.50 raised of $11,550

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