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Fighting Hodgkin lymphoma: help Nicholas afford treatment in Derry

Supporting Nicholas through Hodgkin lymphoma: medication, transport to the Derry Oncology Institute, and living costs while He can't work.

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Nicholas W. Taylor
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Derry
In August I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at the Derry Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 34, I worked as a bakery worker until August, 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 Derry 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 $9,250 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,550 • Scans and lab work: $1,250 • Transport to the Derry Oncology Institute: $910 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $340 • Household costs while unable to work: $2,200 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Nicholas

Updates from Nicholas

  1. We're at 10% thanks to 22 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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    Made me feel heard

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Helped when no one else could

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  • thinking of you and your family, Nicholas. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Love from Lagos.

    • Good luck, Nicholas. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

      • thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Gdańsk but we're thinking of you. Blessings

        • Good luck. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from La Plata

          • Thinking of you, Nicholas. Gave what I could, wish it was more

            • Hope things get better soon. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.

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