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Help Armando through 10 rounds of treatment for a rare sarcoma

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

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Álvaro P. Lara
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El Paso
Armando was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in February. The oncology team at the El Paso Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in April. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Armando is 27, worked as a bank teller until February, 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 El Paso 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 $8,000 goes: • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $740 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,100 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,500 • Scans and lab work: $660 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Álvaro
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Updates from Álvaro

  1. Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($600). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered.

  2. We're at 4% thanks to 5 of you. I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. More news soon.

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    “Thought of Armando all day after reading this. - Depok”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Armando all day after reading this. - Cardiff”

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  • José Renato Rodrigues🇧🇷Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Exceptional service

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Practical and effective help

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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  • Jimena W. Chávez

    Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 26 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

    • Brian W. MackID verifiedPhoto verified

      so sorry you're going through this, Álvaro. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours.

      • Kemal Mustafa Acar

        I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't give up. Love from Surat.

        • Bereket Wolde

          So sorry you're going through this, Álvaro. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in Ludhiana donated after I showed her your page.

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