Fighting cervical cancer: help Mariana afford treatment in Ann Arbor

Mariana was diagnosed with cervical cancer in February. The oncology team at Ann Arbor University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in May. She will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Mariana is 31, worked as a bus conductor until February, 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 Ann Arbor University Hospital 5 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $10,000 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,500 • Scans and lab work: $1,700 • Transport to Ann Arbor University Hospital: $800 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Patricia