MoneyMedical & healthCritical
Fighting stomach cancer: help Tyler afford treatment in Kelowna
6 rounds of treatment are planned at Kelowna Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
Anywhere in the world880 views
In October I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at Kelowna Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in February. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 54, I worked as a primary school teacher until October, and I have been the main earner for my household.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to Kelowna Cancer Centre 4 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly.
My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $7,750 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,550
• Scans and lab work: $1,300
• Transport to Kelowna Cancer Centre: $1,050
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $590
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,260
Every share and every dollar helps.
Updates from Tyler
No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.
- Jocelyn R. Sullivan 🇬🇧 · $10
“Wish I could do more. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Liverpool”
- Alejandra K. Medina 🇲🇽 · $54.50
- Pranav T. Tripathi 🇬🇧 · $100
“Be well. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Southampton”
- Luciana Kelly Freitas 🇧🇷 · $47.50
“From my family to yours. Only $48 but hope it helps. - São Paulo”
- Andrea N. Hernández 🇦🇷 · $25
“You got this. Hope the January deadline works out. - Mar del Plata”
- Amir Ghassan Said 🇪🇬 · $25
- Padraig Graham 🇮🇪 · $25
- Arianna A. Rodriguez 🇺🇸 · $5
“Every little bit. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Austin”
- Theo Peter Becker 🇩🇪 · $10
- Maria Salazar 🇵🇭 · $20
- Tyler Rivera 🇺🇸 · $50
- Kyung-soo In-ho Cha 🇰🇷 · $100
- Novelette E. Barrett 🇯🇲 · $30
“Wish I could do more. My sister told me about this one. - Half-Way Tree”
- Naomi Hayes 🇺🇸 · $10
- Brandon A. Johnson 🇺🇸 · $5
“Blessings. Been where you're, it gets better. - Glendale”
- Subash Sagar Joshi 🇳🇵 · $10
- Evans Kioko Karanja 🇰🇪 · $10
- Riccardo Costantini 🇮🇹 · $10
- Teresa G. Guzmán 🇦🇷 · $50
- Maryam Hira Khan 🇵🇰 · $10
Reviews
Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
No reviews yet.
Questions & comments
Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.
Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.
Wishing you the best, Tyler. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.
Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Lahore.
Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Jakarta Barat!