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Fighting a rare sarcoma: help Bruno afford treatment in Rio de Janeiro

Bruno is facing a rare sarcoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil2,548 views
Vanessa Isabela Medeiros
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Rio de Janeiro
Bruno was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in August. The oncology team at Rio de Janeiro Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 3 weeks. Bruno is 52, worked as a farmer until August, 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 Rio de Janeiro Regional Medical Center 2 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $2,800 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,250 • Household costs while unable to work: $290 • Transport to Rio de Janeiro Regional Medical Center: $260 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Vanessa
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Updates from Vanessa

  1. 25% there. the plan for transport to Rio de Janeiro Regional Medical Center is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. 10% there. I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. Thank you.

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    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the November deadline works out. - Cincinnati”

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    “Thought of Bruno all day after reading this. - Pune”

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    “You got this. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Mendoza”

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    “Thought of Bruno all day after reading this. - Bangkok”

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    “Rooting for you. Hope the November deadline works out. - Gulu”

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    “You got this. Hope the November deadline works out. - Katowice”

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    “Thought of Bruno all day after reading this. - Liverpool”

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    Reliable and compassionate

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Went above and beyond

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Parker Morrison

    Get well soon. Greetings from Kathmandu

    • Hathai Pornpimol Mahawong

      Take care, Vanessa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update.

      • Babar Waqas Ahmed

        You're not alone, Vanessa. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Jakarta Selatan

        • Dương Minh Kieu

          Rooting for you, Vanessa. Shared this with my family. Blessings

          • Senait Wegayehu Belay

            Sending good thoughts, Vanessa. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Gazipur

            • Tayyaba Samina JatoiID verified

              It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Santarém donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Rio de Janeiro.

              • Monique Inès Paul

                Hang in there, Vanessa. Wishing Bruno a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best

                • Indah Sinta UtomoID verified

                  Keep going. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care

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