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Fighting non-Hodgkin lymphoma: help Ethan afford treatment in Newcastle
Ethan is facing non-Hodgkin lymphoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇦🇺 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia2,597 views
Ethan was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in July. The oncology team at Newcastle University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 5 weeks.
Ethan is 39, 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 him.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Newcastle 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 $7,700 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,800
• Scans and lab work: $1,550
• Transport to Newcastle University Hospital: $960
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $520
• Household costs while unable to work: $870
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Ximena
Updates from Ximena
Wanted to say thank you properly. 24% funded and the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled.
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“Be well. Thought of Ethan all day after reading this. - Mumbai”
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“Hang in there. From Sakai with love.”
- Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $50
“Rooting for you - Sandton”
- Ellie M. Fisher 🇬🇧 · $25
“Get well soon. From Birmingham with love.”
- Mariana Larissa Mendes 🇧🇷 · $54
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“Hope this helps. Thought of Ethan all day after reading this. - Kasarani”
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- Johanna Pfeiffer 🇩🇪 · $100
“Good luck. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Berlin”
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“Happy to help. Please keep us posted. - Aurangabad”
- Kai Langley 🇨🇦 · $50
“Best of luck. From Toronto with love.”
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What's already covered and what's the $7,700 for?
It's all in the list in the story. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the big one at $3,800, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. I'll keep the page updated.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Austin.
Sending love, Ximena. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Newcastle.
Sending strength, Ximena. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Newcastle
Thank you. If you're in Newcastle I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.
So sorry you're going through this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Jakarta Selatan
Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Tema.
Rooting for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.
Sending strength. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Amsterdam
Thinking of you, Ximena. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Coventry.
Hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
Hang in there, Ximena. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings
Thanks for sharing this, Ximena. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Raleigh.
Rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Madrid.
Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. All the best.
hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Multan.
you're not alone. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless.
Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Çankaya so I could bring a meal.
I hope things turn around soon. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings
wishing Ethan a smooth procedure and a full recovery
Thinking of you, Ximena. Wishing Ethan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Multan.
You're not alone, Ximena. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Newcastle
This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Newcastle.
Thanks for sharing this, Ximena. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Birmingham.
Wishing you the best, Ximena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.
Praying for you, Ximena. I hope things turn around soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best.
Take care, Ximena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Praying for you, Ximena. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side
Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Newcastle.