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Help Aaron through 10 rounds of treatment for a rare sarcoma

Aaron is facing a rare sarcoma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇺🇸 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States1,293 views
Melanie Gill
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Aaron was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in August. The oncology team at the Grand Rapids Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Aaron is 32, worked as a farmer until August, 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 Grand Rapids 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $7,500 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,050 • Scans and lab work: $990 • Transport to the Grand Rapids Oncology Institute: $1,200 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $520 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,740 Glad we found this place. - Melanie
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    Would recommend to anyone

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Sachin T. Gill

    hope things get better soon. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Grand Rapids

    • Ingrid Nina Brouwer

      Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Blessings

      • Emil Ludwig Kaiser

        Thanks for sharing this, Melanie. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Buffalo.

        • Zahid Bappy GhoshPhoto verified

          Rooting for you, Melanie. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

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