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Fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia: help Sebastião afford treatment in Ribeirão Preto

Sebastião is facing acute lymphoblastic leukemia and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Sebastião Gustavo Dias
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Ribeirão Preto
In May I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My oncology team at Ribeirão Preto Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 4 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 50, I worked as a bakery worker until May, 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 Ribeirão Preto Regional Medical Center 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 $1,000 goes: • Scans and lab work: $200 • Household costs while unable to work: $670 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $130 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Sebastião
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Updates from Sebastião

  1. 39% there. the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled. Thank you.

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  • Asma Dalia Saleh

    Stay strong, Sebastião. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Accra but we're thinking of you. God bless

    • Payal B. Bajpai

      So sorry you're going through this, Sebastião. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My neighbor in Durgapur donated after I showed her your page

      • Seo-jun Hyun-jun Jeon

        Good luck, Sebastião. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

        • Wawan Ahmad Saputra

          sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Toronto.

          • Gabriella W. Wells

            This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Ludhiana

            • Jayden C. FranklinID verifiedPhoto verified

              best of luck. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update

              • Rey N. Santos

                Stay strong, Sebastião. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 11 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best!

                • Pornpimol Rattana Sombat

                  wishing Sebastião a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

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