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Fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia: help Sofia afford treatment in Rome

Supporting Sofia through acute lymphoblastic leukemia: medication, transport to the Rome Oncology Institute, and living costs while She can't work.

🇮🇹 Lazio, Italy829 views
Sofia Stefania Barone
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Rome
In July I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My oncology team at the Rome Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in September. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 58, I worked as a construction supervisor until July, 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 Rome Oncology Institute 4 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 $7,750 goes: • Scans and lab work: $910 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,500 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $700 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,640 Thank you so much. - Sofia
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Sofia

  1. Quick update: $66 raised so far (1%). the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

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  • Himari Junko Yamazaki 🇯🇵 · $72
  • Tayo Obinna Nwankwo 🇳🇬 · $20

    “Thought of Sofia all day after reading this. - Wudil”

  • Lamine Mbaye 🇫🇷 · $10

    “Thinking of you. Thought of Sofia all day after reading this.”

  • Dennis Kiprop Mrema 🇺🇬 · $5

    “Blessings. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Kampala”

  • Paul Kato 🇰🇪 · $5
  • Swati N. Chopra 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Damien Stéphane Aubry 🇫🇷 · $20
  • Da-eun Su-bin Moon 🇰🇷 · $13

    “Thinking of you. Only $13 but hope it helps. - Seoul”

  • Ebo Kojo Twum 🇬🇭 · $500
  • Anonymous 🇪🇸 · $10

    “Blessings. Shared with friends too. - Móstoles”

  • Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $10
  • Quinn S. Park 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Be well. Hope the October deadline works out. - Fresno”

  • Kavitha M. Menon 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Liza L. Salvador 🇵🇭 · $11

Reviews

2.6(5 reviews)

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  • Vinícius Renato Lacerda🇧🇷Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Leonardo Joaquim Araújo🇧🇷Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    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.

  • Esteban H. Ochoa🇪🇸Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Elaine Jéssica Vieira🇧🇷Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Sharon Mendez🇬🇧Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Pieter T. Fortuin

    Wishing you the best, Sofia. Wishing Sofia a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.

    • Imran Danish Niazi

      Take care, Sofia. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

      • Sem Gerrit Meijers

        So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

        • Andrea S. Rodríguez

          Sending good thoughts. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Wish I lived closer to 6th of October City so I could bring a meal. All the best.

          • Tithi Rahima Hossain

            You're not alone, Sofia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Jakarta.

            • Daniel C. Matthews

              Sending strength, Sofia. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

              • Fábio Costa

                Rooting for you, Sofia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

                • Raffaella Viola TestaID verified

                  hang in there, Sofia. Get well soon. My husband and I read this together.

                  • Katherine B. Thomas

                    thinking of you and your family, Sofia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Pune.

                    • Angelo K. Ramos

                      Keep going, Sofia. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Likoni so I could bring a meal.

                      • Emiliano G. López

                        Wishing you peace, Sofia. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side

                        $811 raised of $7,750

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