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Fighting a rare sarcoma: help Karin afford treatment in Amsterdam

4 rounds of treatment are planned at the Amsterdam Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Sanne Karin Van Leeuwen
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Karin was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in July. The oncology team at the Amsterdam Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in September. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Karin is 46, worked as a hairdresser until July, 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 the Amsterdam Oncology Institute 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $4,850 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $790 • Scans and lab work: $1,400 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,660 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.

Updates from Sanne

  1. Small update. $3,441 so far, I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work.

  2. We're at 36% thanks to 46 of you. I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered. More news soon.

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Karin all day after reading this. - São Paulo”

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Karin all day after reading this. - Moscow”

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  • you're not alone, Sanne. Shared this with my family. All the best

    • Wishing you the best, Sanne. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

      • Rory A. MullanID verified

        shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Amsterdam.

        • Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope September is when things finally get easier. All the best

          • Wishing you peace, Sanne. Gave what I could, wish it was more

            • sending good thoughts, Sanne. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

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