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Fighting multiple myeloma: help Gemma afford treatment in Caloocan

Supporting Gemma through multiple myeloma: medication, transport to the Caloocan Oncology Institute, and living costs while She can't work.

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Dante K. Velasco
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Caloocan
Gemma was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in July. The oncology team at the Caloocan Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Gemma is 43, worked as a bus conductor 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 the Caloocan Oncology Institute 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 $1,350 goes: • Transport to the Caloocan Oncology Institute: $165 • Scans and lab work: $330 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $550 • Household costs while unable to work: $305 If you're reading this, thank you.
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Updates from Dante

  1. We're at 43% thanks to 14 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. We're at 34% thanks to 12 of you. the plan for transport to the Caloocan Oncology Institute is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. Small update. $125 so far, the plan for transport to the Caloocan Oncology Institute is now scheduled.

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  • Landon Alvarez

    everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care

    • Hiroto Kenta Kondo

      Sending strength. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Auckland.

      • Cris N. Aguilar

        Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Thủ Đức.

        • Geneviève Céline David

          Wishing you peace, Dante. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

          • Zoé Dominique Dupuy

            Thinking of you, Dante. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 23 people at work.

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