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Gareth's cervical cancer treatment fund

Supporting Gareth through cervical cancer: medication, transport to Johannesburg Regional Medical Center, and living costs while He can't work.

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Johan L. Buthelezi
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Johannesburg
Gareth was diagnosed with cervical cancer in April. The oncology team at Johannesburg Regional Medical Center has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in July. He will be away from work for about 7 weeks. Gareth is 26, worked as a hairdresser 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 Johannesburg Regional Medical Center 2 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 $3,550 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,350 • Scans and lab work: $360 • Transport to Johannesburg Regional Medical Center: $180 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $95 • Household costs while unable to work: $565 With deep gratitude, Johan

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  • Tayo Olumide FasholaPhoto verified

    Thanks for sharing this, Johan. Shared this with my family.

    • Yogita B. GokhalePhoto verified

      take care, Johan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours

      • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Gareth.

        • Chemotherapy and medication not covered is $2,350 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Fair thing to want to know.

      • hope things get better soon, Johan. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Comilla this morning. Blessings.

        • stay strong, Johan. Wishing Gareth a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 21 people at work

          • Wishing you peace, Johan. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

            • Sending good thoughts. Wishing Gareth a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Johannesburg

              • Hang in there, Johan. Looking forward to the next update. After 26 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Campinas.

                • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Macon.

                  • wishing you peace, Johan. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings.

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