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Fighting kidney cancer: help Aarón afford treatment in Lafayette

Aarón is facing kidney cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇺🇸 Lafayette, Louisiana, United States2,636 views
Eduardo G. Tapia
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Lafayette
Aarón was diagnosed with kidney cancer in July. The oncology team at Lafayette Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Aarón is 38, worked as a cleaner at a hospital until July, 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 Lafayette Regional Medical Center 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 $7,250 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,450 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,900 • Scans and lab work: $900 Thank you for reading my story.
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Updates from Eduardo

  1. Small update. $968 so far, the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled.

  2. Quick update: $798 raised so far (11%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Aarón all day after reading this. - Birmingham”

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  • Tika Novi Setiawan

    Hope things get better soon, Eduardo. Wishing Aarón a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We're a small family in Dundee but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

    • Raymond Asante

      You're not alone, Eduardo. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Put this on a community board in Quezon City this morning. Take care.

      • Galih Bambang Simanjuntak

        Hope things get better soon, Eduardo. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. God bless.

        • Daniel Dennis AnnanPhoto verified

          Wishing you peace, Eduardo. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Ekurhuleni this morning. Thinking of Lafayette.

          • Dustin E. Riley

            rooting for you, Eduardo. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

            • Janet Wambui Byaruhanga

              Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Lafayette!

              • Gregory C. Haynes

                best of luck, Eduardo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Lafayette.

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