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Fighting a rare sarcoma: help Brooks afford treatment in San Jose
Supporting Brooks through a rare sarcoma: medication, transport to San Jose University Hospital, and living costs while He can't work.
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Brooks was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in December. The oncology team at San Jose University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in February. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks.
Brooks is 53, worked as a cleaner at a hospital 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 San Jose University Hospital 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 his shoulders.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $8,550 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,000
• Transport to San Jose University Hospital: $710
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $840
Thank you so much.
- Gabriella
Updates from Gabriella
Update from San Jose: I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. We're at 34% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near San Jose.
Thank you. If you're in San Jose I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.
Thanks for sharing this, Gabriella. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Sakai donated after I showed her your page. Take care
Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
Keep going, Gabriella. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 12 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best
Hope things get better soon, Gabriella. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care.