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Fighting thyroid cancer: help David afford treatment in Mukono

4 rounds of treatment are planned at the Mukono Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇺🇬 Central Region, Uganda1,726 views
Salim Ouma Mutebi
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Mukono
David was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in April. The oncology team at the Mukono Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in July. He will be away from work for about 5 weeks. David is 55, worked as a farmer until April, 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 the Mukono 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 his shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $1,150 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $640 • Scans and lab work: $185 • Transport to the Mukono Oncology Institute: $85 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $60 • Household costs while unable to work: $180 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Updates from Salim

  1. Quick update: $1,008 raised so far (88%). I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Mukono: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 56% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from Mukono: I made the first payment toward transport to the Mukono Oncology Institute. We're at 42% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Nahid Tuhin Rashid 🇮🇳 · $200

    “Hang in there. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Pune”

  • Ibrahim Ebuka Idowu 🇳🇬 · $100

    “Sending love. Small amount but sent with love. - Wudil”

  • Nandini A. Warrier 🇮🇳 · $100
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  • Samantha Alvarez 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Anita L. Sood 🇮🇳 · $30
  • Tika Kirana Harahap 🇮🇩 · $30

    “Hope the July deadline works out. - Jakarta Selatan”

  • Emeka Abubakar Fashola 🇳🇬 · $30
  • Faith T. Medina 🇳🇿 · $30
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    “Hope this helps. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Södertälje”

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    “Wishing you the best. Please keep us posted. - Agra”

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    “Wish I could do more. Been where you're, it gets better. - Rio de Janeiro”

  • Iwan Slamet Mahendra 🇮🇩 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇻🇳 · $20

    “Keep your head up. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Hồ Chí Minh City”

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  • Iwan Haris SuryadiQuestion

    can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Mukono.

    • Lincoln T. Bell

      stay strong. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless.

      • Naomi Adams

        Thinking of you and your family, Salim. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best

        • Piumi Malsha SeneviratneAddress verified

          stay strong, Salim. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

          • Titilayo Abosede ChukwuID verified

            wishing David a smooth procedure and a full recovery. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

            • Andile N. Mokoena

              Thinking of you and your family, Salim. Hope this works out for you

              • Ryan C. Torres

                Wishing David a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best!

                • Elena Carla RussoID verified

                  Thanks for sharing this, Salim. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope July is when things finally get easier.

                  • Ramona Gabriela Marin

                    Sending strength, Salim. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Katowice.

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