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Help Akosua through 6 rounds of treatment for cervical cancer

6 rounds of treatment are planned at Accra Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Nathaniel Henry Opoku
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Accra
Akosua was diagnosed with cervical cancer in May. The oncology team at Accra Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in August. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Akosua is 53, worked as a bank teller until May, 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 Accra Cancer Centre 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $1,800 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,400 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $120 • Household costs while unable to work: $280 Thank you for reading my story.
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Updates from Nathaniel

  1. Quick update: $180 raised so far (10%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Nathaniel

  2. Thank you all. We're at 6% now ($105). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered.

Donations

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  • James P. Thomas 🇺🇸 · $75
  • Anonymous 🇪🇬 · $50
  • Elias R. Green 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Elias Sutton 🇬🇧 · $25

    “Hope it all works out. Hope the September deadline works out. - Sheffield”

  • Kamau Rashidi Musyoka 🇺🇬 · $25

    “Blessings. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Mukono”

  • Kabita Aryal 🇳🇵 · $20

    “Every little bit. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Kathmandu”

  • Anonymous 🇹🇷 · $16
  • Berk Kaplan 🇩🇪 · $10

    “Thought of Akosua all day after reading this. - Mannheim”

Reviews

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    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Ayesha Shazia ButtQuestion

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Akosua?

    • Vikas K. Sachdeva

      Praying for you, Nathaniel. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Glasgow.

      • Lucas Morel

        hope things get better soon. Wishing Akosua a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care

        • Dennis B. Caldwell

          Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

          • Niklas Uwe Brandt

            you're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

            • Nithya P. Narayanan

              Keep going, Nathaniel. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

              • Marcos H. Paredes

                Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Accra.

                $271 raised of $1,800

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