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Fighting prostate cancer: help Brandon afford treatment in Ottawa

Supporting Brandon through prostate cancer: medication, transport to Ottawa Regional Medical Center, and living costs while He can't work.

🇨🇦 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada1,081 views
Jacob S. Alexander
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Brandon was diagnosed with prostate cancer in August. The oncology team at Ottawa Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in October. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Brandon is 24, worked as a construction supervisor until August, 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 Ottawa Regional Medical Center 5 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 $3,250 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $1,300 • Transport to Ottawa Regional Medical Center: $930 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $300 • Scans and lab work: $720 If you're reading this, thank you.
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Updates from Jacob

  1. Quick update: $543 raised so far (17%). I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 14% funded and the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled.

  3. Update from Ottawa: I made the first payment toward transport to Ottawa Regional Medical Center. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Jacob

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  • Mukasa Hamisi Juma🇰🇪Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Walid Karim Bakr🇪🇬Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Haritha M. Vaidyanathan🇮🇳Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Leonardo P. Whitaker🇺🇸Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Xiang Dong Zhong

    sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

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