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Fighting non-Hodgkin lymphoma: help Elena afford treatment in Winnipeg

12 rounds of treatment are planned at the Winnipeg Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇨🇦 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada4,207 views
Elena A. Agustin
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Winnipeg
In August I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at the Winnipeg Oncology Institute has planned 12 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 32, I worked as a cleaner at a hospital 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 Winnipeg Oncology Institute 5 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 $9,900 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $1,700 • Transport to the Winnipeg Oncology Institute: $890 • Scans and lab work: $800 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,510 Thank you for reading my story. - Elena
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Elena

  1. Small update. $2,199 so far, I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,699 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Zara Zoya Mughal 🇵🇰 · $200
  • Pandu Hendra Yuliani 🇮🇩 · $200
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  • John S. George 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $100
  • Danica Villanueva 🇵🇭 · $100

    “Happy to help. Thought of Elena all day after reading this. - Manila”

  • Antônia Vanessa Miranda 🇧🇷 · $100
  • Brooks W. Salazar 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Juan Sandoval 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Wish I could do more. Hope the October deadline works out. - San Jose”

  • Margaux Isabelle Dupuis 🇫🇷 · $100

    “Thought of Elena all day after reading this. - Nice”

  • Patcharee Somchai F Jaidee 🇹🇭 · $100
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  • Michael Vincent Antwi 🇬🇭 · $75
  • Yaw Dennis Donkor 🇬🇭 · $75

    “Every little bit. Shared with friends too. - Accra”

  • Lucas Luís Miranda 🇧🇷 · $75

    “Thought of Elena all day after reading this. - Santos”

  • Raymond D. Yang 🇬🇧 · $75

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  • Ngọc Linh VoQuestion

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Winnipeg

    • Cristina Dragomir

      Keep going, Elena. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 3 people at work

      • Bappy Ratul Rashid

        Good luck. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Varanasi.

        • Liliana S. Vásquez

          sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

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