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Fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia: help Joshua afford treatment in Davao City

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

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Joshua S. Ramos
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Davao City
In August I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My oncology team at Davao City University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. 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 tailor until August, 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 Davao City University Hospital 5 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 $1,200 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $920 • Household costs while unable to work: $170 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $110 Thank you for reading my story.
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Updates from Joshua

  1. Update from Davao City: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 65% now ($775). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

Donations

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  • Randall D. Sims 🇺🇸 · $200
  • Ratna Gita Sihombing 🇮🇩 · $189
  • Bukola Titilayo Yusuf 🇳🇬 · $100

    “Rooting for you. Thought of Joshua all day after reading this. - Wudil”

  • Yolanda P. Gutiérrez 🇨🇴 · $100
  • Annabelle Bishop 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Eun-woo Sun-woo Yoon 🇺🇸 · $75
  • Fernando Davi Brito 🇧🇷 · $59

    “Only $59 but hope it helps. - Campinas”

  • Kelly Patrícia Araújo 🇧🇷 · $56

    “Stay strong. Thought of Joshua all day after reading this.”

  • José Flávio Campos 🇧🇷 · $50

    “From my family to yours. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Guarulhos”

  • Tuğba Tuğba Özkan 🇹🇷 · $50
  • Daniela Aparecida Souza 🇧🇷 · $30
  • Rania Khadija Hamdan 🇪🇬 · $30
  • Bishnu Ramesh Regmi 🇳🇵 · $30
  • Adewale Chidi Okonkwo 🇳🇬 · $30
  • Joost Wouter Van Dam 🇳🇱 · $25

    “Praying for you. Thought of Joshua all day after reading this. - Amsterdam”

  • Camila Ana Cardoso 🇧🇷 · $25
  • Dayo Gbenga Yakubu 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Ian Tillman 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Keep your head up. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Bakersfield”

  • Ika Zahra Sutanto 🇮🇩 · $20

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  • Young-ho Do

    Hang in there, Joshua. Get well soon. Thinking of Davao City

    • Savannah S. Marshall

      Hang in there. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Pasig.

      • Sara Salma Gaber

        Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Love from Johannesburg.

        • Pierre Romain MoulinID verifiedPhoto verified

          thanks for sharing this. Wishing Joshua a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Wish I lived closer to Cleveland so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

          • Wesley OrtizPhoto verified

            Sending strength. Wishing Joshua a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

            • Kevin D. Mahlangu

              Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 32 people at work. Take care

              • Kennedy Webb

                Thinking of you, Joshua. Wishing Joshua a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Davao City.

                • Myra Bedi

                  Praying for you, Joshua. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

                  • Bikash Manoj Thapa

                    Hope things get better soon, Joshua. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best

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