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Fighting multiple myeloma: help Rubén afford treatment in La Plata

6 rounds of treatment are planned at La Plata University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Leonardo B. Vega
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La Plata
Rubén was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in August. The oncology team at La Plata University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Rubén is 46, worked as a construction supervisor until August, 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 La Plata University Hospital 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 his shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $1,200 goes: • Scans and lab work: $140 • Transport to La Plata University Hospital: $120 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $940 Thank you for reading my story.
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Updates from Leonardo

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($10 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Leonardo

  2. Update from La Plata: I made the first payment toward scans and lab work. We're at 1% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • João Fábio Prado

    Thinking of you and your family. Wishing Rubén a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

    • Elaine Letícia NascimentoPhoto verified

      You're not alone, Leonardo. Wishing Rubén a smooth procedure and a full recovery. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Bogotá.

      • Isabelle D. Long

        Wishing Rubén a smooth procedure and a full recovery

        $33 raised of $1,200

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