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Emilia's thyroid cancer treatment fund

12 rounds of treatment are planned at Ottawa University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Emilia T. Soto
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Ottawa
In May I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at Ottawa University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in July. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 29, I worked as a bus conductor until May, 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 Ottawa University Hospital 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 $10,250 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,250 • Scans and lab work: $1,350 • Transport to Ottawa University Hospital: $430 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $400 • Household costs while unable to work: $820 If you're reading this, thank you.
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Updates from Emilia

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,434 in total) the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 21% funded and the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled.

  3. Small update. $950 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Marcus C. Walker 🇺🇸 · $250
  • Fatoumata Bintou Toure 🇳🇱 · $250

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Emilia all day after reading this. - Amsterdam”

  • Do-yoon Seo 🇰🇷 · $250

    “Thought of Emilia all day after reading this. - Incheon”

  • Aaron Evans 🇺🇸 · $200

    “Sending love. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Buffalo”

  • Aubree S. McCoy 🇬🇧 · $200

    “Happy to help. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Birmingham”

  • Mazen Saeed Shaker 🇸🇦 · $200
  • Jack Weber 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Tanvi C. Negi 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $100

    “Praying for you. Please keep us posted. - Tehuacán”

  • Rima Jannat Dutta 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $100

    “From my family to yours. Hope the July deadline works out. - Iloilo City”

  • Zahra Handoko 🇮🇩 · $100
  • Kemi Abosede Onyeama 🇳🇬 · $100
  • Samir Kassem 🇪🇬 · $100
  • Ionuț Catalin Popa 🇷🇴 · $100
  • Jerome W. Valdez 🇵🇭 · $100

    “Hope the July deadline works out. - Lapu-Lapu”

  • Ananya A. Rajput 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Lakshmi Yadav 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Cláudio Sebastião Lima 🇧🇷 · $84

    “Blessings. Small amount but sent with love. - Feira de Santana”

  • Muhammad Syed 🇵🇰 · $80

    “Praying for you. Thought of Emilia all day after reading this. - Rawalpindi”

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  • Zubby Victor Daramola

    Praying for you. Get well soon. I hope July is when things finally get easier. All the best.

    • Aparecida Lorena Ferreira

      Take care, Emilia. Shared this with my family. Love from Pune.

      • Gareth K. Naidoo

        You're not alone, Emilia. Hope this works out for you. Blessings

        • Lester A. Perez

          keep going, Emilia. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope July is when things finally get easier

          • Pavithra A. Subramanian

            Thinking of you, Emilia. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

            $5,344 raised of $10,250

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