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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.

🇰🇪 20214, Naivasha, Nakuru, Kenya1,281 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: • Transport to Naivasha University Hospital: $200 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $55 • Household costs while unable to work: $230 • 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.

  • Fatuma Nabirye Mugisha 🇺🇬 · $100

    “From my family to yours. My father told me about this one. - Kampala”

  • Pavel Shuvo Bhuiyan 🇮🇳 · $75
  • Diego Joaquim Almeida 🇧🇷 · $57
  • Mohit B. Saxena 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Benjamin C. Dizon 🇵🇭 · $50
  • Nam Vinh Trieu 🇻🇳 · $34.50

    “Be well. Only $35 but hope it helps. - Da Nang”

  • Eva H. Morris 🇬🇧 · $30

    “Thought of Okello all day after reading this. - Bristol”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇦 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇪🇬 · $25
  • Lourdes H. Gómez 🇲🇽 · $25
  • Simona Mihaela Avram 🇷🇴 · $25

    “You got this. From Cluj-Napoca with love.”

  • Andrzej Pawłowski 🇵🇱 · $20
  • Antonio Vega 🇲🇽 · $20
  • Chinmay J. Patil 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Lucy Muthoni Massawe 🇰🇪 · $11

    “God bless. Hope the April deadline works out. - Nairobi”

  • Janet Adjoa Annan 🇬🇭 · $10

    “Thought of Okello all day after reading this. - Accra”

  • Bruno Pedro Nunes 🇧🇷 · $10

    “Thought of Okello all day after reading this. - Santos”

  • Minh Thanh Ngo 🇻🇳 · $10
  • Klaus Patrick Schmitt 🇩🇪 · $5

    “Sending love. Thought of Okello all day after reading this. - Regensburg”

  • Fatima Anum Memon 🇵🇰 · $5

Reviews

3.4(5 reviews)

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  • Scarlett Lowe🇬🇧Verified 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 Peprah🇬🇭Verified 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 Ali🇧🇩Verified 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. Naidoo🇿🇦Verified 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 Cox🇺🇸Verified 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.

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