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Help Declan through 12 rounds of treatment for a rare sarcoma

Supporting Declan through a rare sarcoma: medication, transport to Los Angeles University Hospital, and living costs while He can't work.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States2,755 views
Doris K. Hart
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Declan was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in August. The oncology team at Los Angeles University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 12 weeks. Declan is 45, 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 Los Angeles University Hospital 5 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 $9,750 goes: • Transport to Los Angeles University Hospital: $1,100 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,000 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $490 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,160 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Updates from Doris

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,870 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($1,067). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 8% funded and the plan for transport to Los Angeles University Hospital is now scheduled.

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    “You got this. Hope the November deadline works out. - Leicester”

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  • Nicholas R. Edwards

    Thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. God bless

    • Arturo F. Treviño

      thinking of you and your family, Doris. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

      • Yana Lidia Pavlenko

        Thinking of you and your family, Doris. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Maringá so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Los Angeles.

        • Ahmad Erlangga Pratama

          Hope things get better soon, Doris. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too

          • Autumn J. WatsonPhoto verified

            So sorry you're going through this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope November is when things finally get easier.

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