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Ella's cervical cancer treatment fund
Ella is facing cervical cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Ella was diagnosed with cervical cancer in April. The oncology team at Fort Collins Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in July. She will be away from work for about 10 weeks.
Ella is 45, worked as a tailor until April, 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 Fort Collins 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 $8,600 goes:
• Scans and lab work: $1,400
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,850
• Transport to Fort Collins Cancer Centre: $690
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,660
Thank you for reading my story.
- Harold
Updates from Harold
We're at 31% thanks to 46 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Iloilo City.
Praying for you, Harold. Wishing Ella a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care
hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.