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Fighting kidney cancer: help Sharon afford treatment in Newcastle
4 rounds of treatment are planned at Newcastle Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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Sharon was diagnosed with kidney cancer in July. The oncology team at Newcastle Regional Medical Center has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in September. She will be away from work for about 7 weeks.
Sharon is 48, worked as a farmer until July, 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 Newcastle Regional Medical Center 4 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $8,600 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,750
• Scans and lab work: $1,700
• Transport to Newcastle Regional Medical Center: $500
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $860
• Household costs while unable to work: $790
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Maverick
Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($2,491). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
- Nolan B. Craig 🇬🇧 · $250
“Keep your head up. Hope the September deadline works out. - Dundee”
- Maria L. Velasco 🇵🇭 · $200
- Óscar L. Mendoza 🇨🇴 · $200
- Mercedes T. Mendoza 🇲🇽 · $200
- Teresa S. Herrera 🇲🇽 · $127
“Thought of Sharon all day after reading this. - Guadalupe”
- Rashid E. Van der Merwe 🇿🇦 · $100
- Zubby Kunle Uzor 🇳🇬 · $100
- Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $100
“Blessings. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Montréal”
- Anonymous 🇮🇹 · $100
- Sathish E. Kurup 🇮🇳 · $100
- Paloma F. Herrera 🇪🇸 · $100
- Rohan N. Negi 🇦🇺 · $100
“Happy to help. My cousin told me about this one. - Newcastle”
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- James N. Rowe 🇺🇸 · $100
- Abigail Fields 🇬🇧 · $100
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I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Kandy this morning.
Good luck, Maverick. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Love from Essen.
Wishing you the best, Maverick. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Newcastle.
what exactly is the $8,600 for?
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. chemotherapy and medication not covered comes first ($4,750) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.
Rooting for you, Maverick. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
Sending love, Maverick. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
Take care, Maverick. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in St. Petersburg this morning. Thinking of Newcastle.