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Fighting colon cancer: help Okello afford treatment in Naivasha

Supporting Okello through colon cancer: medication, transport to Naivasha University Hospital, and living costs while He can't work.

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช 20214, Naivasha, Nakuru, Kenya1,279 views
Juma Ochieng Kariuki
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Naivasha
Okello was diagnosed with colon cancer in January. The oncology team at Naivasha University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in March. He will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Okello is 48, worked as a bakery worker until January, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Naivasha University Hospital 3 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 his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $700 goes: โ€ข Transport to Naivasha University Hospital: $200 โ€ข Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $55 โ€ข Household costs while unable to work: $230 โ€ข Scans and lab work: $215 With deep gratitude, Juma

Updates from Juma

  1. Quick update: $298 raised so far (43%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25
  • Andrzej Pawล‚owski ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $20
  • Mohit B. Saxena ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Eva H. Morris ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $30

    โ€œThought of Okello all day after reading this. - Bristolโ€

  • Pavel Shuvo Bhuiyan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $75
  • Klaus Patrick Schmitt ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $5

    โ€œSending love. Thought of Okello all day after reading this. - Regensburgโ€

  • Benjamin C. Dizon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50
  • Antonio Vega ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $20
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $4

    โ€œPraying for you. From Utrecht with love. - Utrechtโ€

  • Janet Adjoa Annan ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $10

    โ€œThought of Okello all day after reading this. - Accraโ€

  • Fatima Anum Memon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $5
  • Chinmay J. Patil ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $20
  • Lucy Muthoni Massawe ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $11

    โ€œGod bless. Hope the April deadline works out. - Nairobiโ€

  • Bruno Pedro Nunes ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $10

    โ€œThought of Okello all day after reading this. - Santosโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25
  • Fatuma Nabirye Mugisha ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. My father told me about this one. - Kampalaโ€

  • Lourdes H. Gรณmez ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $25
  • Simona Mihaela Avram ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $25

    โ€œYou got this. From Cluj-Napoca with love.โ€

  • Diego Joaquim Almeida ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $57
  • Nam Vinh Trieu ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $34.50

    โ€œBe well. Only $35 but hope it helps. - Da Nangโ€

Reviews

3.4(5 reviews)

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  • Scarlett Lowe๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Adjoa Sarah Peprah๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Made a real difference

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Jahid Omar Ali๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Amazing support system

    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.

  • Siyabonga K. Naidoo๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Exceptional service

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Sarah Cox๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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  • Sending strength, Juma. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Naivasha

    • Hope things get better soon, Juma. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 13 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Naivasha.

      • Sending good thoughts, Juma. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Rochester donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Rochester.

        $611.50 raised of $700

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