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Fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia: help Imani afford treatment in Kampala
4 rounds of treatment are planned at the Kampala Oncology Institute; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.
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In September I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My oncology team at the Kampala Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in December. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 52, I worked as a shop owner until September, and I have been the main earner for my household.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to the Kampala Oncology Institute 3 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly.
My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $1,400 goes:
• Scans and lab work: $85
• Transport to the Kampala Oncology Institute: $85
• Household costs while unable to work: $230
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,000
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Imani
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Thinking of you, Imani. Your post was clear and honest.
Hope things get better soon, Imani. Looking forward to the next update.
Good luck, Imani. Wishing Imani a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Thiruvananthapuram.
keep going, Imani. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Greetings from Cairo.
hang in there, Imani. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Put this on a community board in Monterrey this morning. Love from Monterrey.
Keep going, Imani. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Kampala.
You're not alone. Get well soon. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Hang in there, Imani. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did