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Help Bruno through 12 rounds of treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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

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Ricardo T. Sánchez
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Bogotá
Bruno was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in August. The oncology team at the Bogotá Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Bruno is 31, worked as a bakery worker 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 Bogotá Oncology Institute 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $2,650 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,650 • Scans and lab work: $380 • Transport to the Bogotá Oncology Institute: $190 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $200 • Household costs while unable to work: $230 Thanks for being kind about this.
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Updates from Ricardo

  1. Update from Bogotá: I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. We're at 59% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,245 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. We're at 23% thanks to 17 of you. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Savannah N. PatelID verified

    Hang in there, Ricardo. Shared it with a few friends

    • Mthunzi T. Adams

      You're not alone. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

      • Ronnie T. Galang

        Thinking of you, Ricardo. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care!

        • Lipi Lamia KabirPhoto verified

          Keep going, Ricardo. Hope this works out for you.

          • Zaid Bilal Saleh

            Hope things get better soon, Ricardo. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

            • Serhiy Shevchenko

              Thinking of you and your family, Ricardo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

              • Saima Dua Mirza

                Hang in there, Ricardo. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

                • Tayo Samuel Alabi

                  Wishing you the best, Ricardo. Hope you get there. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Hồ Chí Minh City

                  • Rashid Yusuf Rahman

                    Take care, Ricardo. Wishing Bruno a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings

                    • Habib Arif Sikder

                      Keep going, Ricardo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update!

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