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Fighting prostate cancer: help Beatriz afford treatment in Riverside

Supporting Beatriz through prostate cancer: medication, transport to the Riverside Oncology Institute, and living costs while She can't work.

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Valentina E. Rodríguez
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Riverside
Beatriz was diagnosed with prostate cancer in March. The oncology team at the Riverside Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in June. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Beatriz is 51, worked as a bank teller until March, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the Riverside Oncology Institute 3 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 her shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $11,350 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,750 • Scans and lab work: $970 • Transport to the Riverside Oncology Institute: $680 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $550 • Household costs while unable to work: $2,400 If you're reading this, thank you.
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Updates from Valentina

  1. Small update. $5,532 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Small update. $2,647 so far, we've started the first stage.

  3. Small update. $2,112 so far, I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered.

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Beatriz all day after reading this. - Campinas”

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    “Good luck. From George with love.”

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    “Thought of Beatriz all day after reading this. - Riverside”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Beatriz all day after reading this. - Ottawa”

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    “Thought of Beatriz all day after reading this. - Thrissur”

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  • Enrico Davide Martini🇮🇹Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Delivered on promises

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Exceptional service

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Manoel Alexandre CunhaID verified

    Thanks for sharing this, Valentina. Shared it with a few friends.

    • Leo N. Mejia

      Wishing you peace. Wishing Beatriz a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

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