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Fighting non-Hodgkin lymphoma: help Zola afford treatment in Pretoria

Zola is facing non-Hodgkin lymphoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Refilwe W. Nkosi
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Pretoria
Zola was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in October. The oncology team at Pretoria University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in January. He will be away from work for about 12 weeks. Zola is 24, worked as a taxi driver until October, 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 Pretoria University Hospital 2 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 $2,500 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,350 • Scans and lab work: $230 • Transport to Pretoria University Hospital: $250 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $135 • Household costs while unable to work: $535 If you're reading this, thank you. - Refilwe

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  • Hope things get better soon. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Lyon.

    • is there anything that isn't money that would help Zola?

      • Rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 6 people at work.

        • Sending love, Refilwe. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best

          • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Yekaterinburg.

            • Sending good thoughts, Refilwe. Hope you get there. All the best.

              • best of luck, Refilwe. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best!

                • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I hope January is when things finally get easier.

                  • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Put this on a community board in Newcastle upon Tyne this morning.

                    • best of luck, Refilwe. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Bhopal.

                      • keep going, Refilwe. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Gujranwala

                        • Shared this with my family. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Mangaluru

                          • Stay strong, Refilwe. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Take care

                            • Hope things get better soon, Refilwe. Wishing Zola a smooth procedure and a full recovery

                              • You're not alone. Shared this with my family. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                                • Thinking of you and your family, Refilwe. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best

                                  • Thanks for sharing this, Refilwe. Get well soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

                                    • Best of luck. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in San Cristóbal de las Casas donated after I showed her your page.

                                      • Best of luck, Refilwe. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings.

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