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Fighting non-Hodgkin lymphoma: help Wendy afford treatment in Syracuse

Supporting Wendy through non-Hodgkin lymphoma: medication, transport to Syracuse University Hospital, and living costs while She can't work.

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Wendy Torres
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Syracuse
In August I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. My oncology team at Syracuse University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 43, I worked as a bakery worker 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 Syracuse University Hospital 2 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 $10,450 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,750 • Scans and lab work: $1,500 • Transport to Syracuse University Hospital: $480 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $340 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,380 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Updates from Wendy

  1. Update from Syracuse: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 9% thanks to 12 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  3. We're at 0% thanks to 5 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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  • Sheila B. Domingo

    Take care, Wendy. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

    • Valentina J. Brewer

      Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best!

      • Sathi Popy Zaman

        Hope it all works out, Wendy. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

        • Marites F. GarciaPhoto verified

          Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

          • Otávio Ricardo Moraes

            you're not alone, Wendy. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best!

            • Winda Lestari Tampubolon

              Thinking of you and your family, Wendy. Hope the doctors have good news.

              • Everly N. HudsonID verified

                So sorry you're going through this, Wendy. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

                • Brielle N. Mejia

                  so sorry you're going through this, Wendy. Get well soon. Greetings from Joliet.

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