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Emiliano's thyroid cancer treatment fund

Emiliano is facing thyroid cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇨🇴 763589, Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia1,322 views
Valentina W. Escobar
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Palmira
Emiliano was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in December. The oncology team at Palmira University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in January. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Emiliano is 26, worked as a bakery worker until December, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Palmira University Hospital 3 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 his shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $1,750 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,450 • Scans and lab work: $150 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $150 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Valentina

Updates from Valentina

  1. Small update. $1,045 so far, we've started the first stage. - Valentina

  2. Update from Palmira: I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Sending love. Thought of Emiliano all day after reading this. - Da Nang”

Reviews

3.3(6 reviews)

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  • David Wafula Barasa🇰🇪Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Kristine E. Ocampo🇵🇭Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Leonardo White🇺🇸Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Kausar Hina Khan🇵🇰Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Galih Vino Kartika🇮🇩Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Liton Alamin Banerjee🇧🇩Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Serkan Yusuf YavuzPhoto verified

    hope things get better soon. Hope the doctors have good news. Sent it to 18 people at work.

    • Good luck, Valentina. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Palmira.

      • stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best

        • Rooting for you, Valentina. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update.

          • Sending love, Valentina. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

            • So sorry you're going through this, Valentina. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Madrid donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Madrid.

              • Get well soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

                • hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

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