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Fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia: help Grace afford treatment in San Diego

Supporting Grace through acute lymphoblastic leukemia: medication, transport to San Diego Cancer Centre, and living costs while She can't work.

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Ellie B. Hughes
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Grace was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in July. The oncology team at San Diego Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Grace is 49, worked as a bank teller 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 San Diego Cancer Centre 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 $11,300 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,500 • Scans and lab work: $1,800 • Transport to San Diego Cancer Centre: $660 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $360 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,980 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.

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  • Winnie Esther Ngowi 🇰🇪 · $250

    “Wish I could do more. Hope the November deadline works out. - Embakasi”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $200

    “Hope things get better. Hope the November deadline works out. - Rohini”

  • Luis A. Acosta 🇲🇽 · $200
  • Achieng Fatuma Rashidi 🇰🇪 · $200
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $200
  • Manoel Carlos Dias 🇧🇷 · $100
  • Adjoa Adwoa Nkrumah 🇬🇭 · $100

    “Stay strong. Been where you're, it gets better. - Kumasi”

  • Nicolás R. Lara 🇲🇽 · $100

    “Rooting for you. Please keep us posted. - León”

  • Anonymous 🇷🇴 · $100
  • Sofía A. López 🇲🇽 · $100
  • Vandana L. Luthra 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Lubna Abdallah 🇲🇦 · $100

    “Hope it all works out. From Casablanca with love.”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Konjit Abate 🇪🇹 · $100

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

  • Biniam Habtamu Kassa 🇪🇹 · $75
  • Hadley Ashworth 🇺🇸 · $75
  • Njeri Akello Musyoka 🇹🇿 · $75

    “Good luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Arusha”

  • Faith Caroline Hamisi 🇹🇿 · $75
  • Joshua T. Pierce 🇺🇸 · $72

    “Hope the November deadline works out. - Portland”

  • Christina Marie Schmitz 🇩🇪 · $71.50

    “Only $72 but hope it helps. - Berlin”

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  • Yong-jun Si-woo Jang🇺🇸Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Anum Sadia Siddiqui🇵🇰Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Hà Vy Tieu🇻🇳Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Reliable and compassionate

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Renata M. Benítez🇲🇽Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

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  • So sorry you're going through this, Ellie. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.

    • Logan P. HamiltonPhoto verified

      rooting for you, Ellie. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 36 people at work

      • Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Pune but we're thinking of you. All the best

        • Sending strength, Ellie. Shared it with a few friends. I hope November is when things finally get easier.

          • Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of San Diego.

            • You're not alone, Ellie. Hope you get there. After 23 years in hospitality I know how hard it is to ask for anything.

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