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Fighting a rare sarcoma: help Mavis afford treatment in Obuasi

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

🇬🇭 Obuasi, Ashanti, Ghana1,682 views
Francis Kofi Antwi
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Obuasi
Mavis was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in August. The oncology team at Obuasi University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Mavis is 46, worked as a construction supervisor until August, 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 Obuasi University Hospital 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 her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,550 goes: • Transport to Obuasi University Hospital: $155 • Household costs while unable to work: $280 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,115 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Francis

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,137 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($327 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 35% funded and I made the first payment toward transport to Obuasi University Hospital.

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  • Jennifer J. Pearson

    Hope you get there. We're a small family in Envigado but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Envigado

    • Harish H. ChandrasekharQuestion

      is transport to Obuasi University Hospital the biggest cost or is there more coming?

      • Francis Kofi AntwiOwnerAnswer

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. transport to Obuasi University Hospital is the biggest at $155. Happy to explain more.

    • Prachi K. Thakkar

      Rooting for you, Francis. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.

      • Evans Dennis Kiprop

        Thinking of you, Francis. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless

        • Omolara Peace OgunleyeAddress verified

          I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care

          • Paolo K. Cruz

            You're not alone, Francis. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

            • Małgorzata Elżbieta KoniecznyID verified

              Thinking of you, Francis. Hope this works out for you.

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