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Fighting stage 3 ovarian cancer: help Yulia afford treatment in Kyiv

Supporting Yulia through stage 3 ovarian cancer: medication, transport to Kyiv Regional Medical Center, and living costs while She can't work.

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Sofia Olga Ilyin
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Kyiv
Yulia was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in June. The oncology team at Kyiv Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in September. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Yulia is 38, worked as a primary school teacher until June, 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 Kyiv Regional Medical Center 4 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $2,600 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,900 • Scans and lab work: $210 • Transport to Kyiv Regional Medical Center: $145 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $105 • Household costs while unable to work: $240 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Updates from Sofia

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 52% funded and the plan for transport to Kyiv Regional Medical Center is now scheduled.

  2. We're at 22% thanks to 11 of you. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Brian Athumani Karanja 🇰🇪 · $50

    “Praying for you. Thought of Yulia all day after reading this.”

  • Fatuma Zawadi Kato 🇺🇬 · $25

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Yulia all day after reading this.”

  • Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $11
  • Silas T. Yates 🇬🇧 · $20
  • Isabel M. Concepcion 🇵🇭 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $100
  • Taylor B. Keller 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇮🇹 · $100
  • Ebuka Tayo Falana 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Tarun G. Sethi 🇮🇳 · $100

    “Get well soon. Shared with friends too. - Patna”

  • Florian Lucas Renault 🇫🇷 · $49.50
  • Jamila Malak Haddad 🇪🇬 · $30
  • Anonymous 🇹🇿 · $15

    “Every little bit. Hope the September deadline works out. - Dodoma”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Liton Shafiq Uddin 🇧🇩 · $10

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Yulia all day after reading this.”

  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Peyton T. Rice 🇬🇧 · $30
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Lavanya G. Chettiar 🇮🇳 · $20

    “Keep your head up. Hope the September deadline works out. - Coimbatore”

  • Ludvig Olofsson 🇸🇪 · $5

    “Blessings. Thought of Yulia all day after reading this. - Stockholm”

Reviews

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  • Daniela D. López🇲🇽Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Harsh M. Agarwal🇬🇧Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Riaan G. Cele🇿🇦Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    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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  • Monika Irena Stępień

    Sending good thoughts, Sofia. Get well soon.

    • Habtamu Kebede

      Thinking of you and your family, Sofia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Nottingham but we're thinking of you.

      • Shawn R. Fisher

        Wishing you peace, Sofia. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

        • Karthik Sivakumar

          wishing you peace, Sofia. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from San Diego.

          • Amol J. Shah

            looking forward to the next update. I hope September is when things finally get easier. All the best.

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