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Fighting stage 2 breast cancer: help Patrick afford treatment in Orlando
Patrick is facing stage 2 breast cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Patrick was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in July. The oncology team at Orlando Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 8 weeks.
Patrick is 53, worked as a shop owner 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 Orlando Regional Medical Center 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 his shoulders.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $10,550 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,250
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,850
• Transport to Orlando Regional Medical Center: $450
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Lily
Updates from Lily
We're at 46% thanks to 72 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Quick update: $1,204 raised so far (11%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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how is Patrick doing now?
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Gondar so I could bring a meal. Love from Mumbai
So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. Thinking of Orlando
Sending strength, Lily. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Orlando
Take care, Lily. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Breda this morning. Blessings.
Hope the doctors have good news. After 13 years in hospitality I know how hard it is to ask for anything. All the best.