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Help Funmilayo through 12 rounds of treatment for stage 3 ovarian cancer

Funmilayo is facing stage 3 ovarian cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Ife Mercy Nwosu
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Funmilayo was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in August. The oncology team at the Epe Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 7 weeks. Funmilayo is 54, worked as a construction supervisor until August, 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 the Epe Oncology Institute 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 her shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $1,200 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $740 • Scans and lab work: $210 • Transport to the Epe Oncology Institute: $70 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $80 • Household costs while unable to work: $100 If you're reading this, thank you.
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Updates from Ife

  1. Thank you all. We're at 85% now ($1,014). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for transport to the Epe Oncology Institute is now scheduled.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($440 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “You got this. Thought of Funmilayo all day after reading this. - Coimbatore”

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    “God bless - Veracruz”

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Reviews

3.3(6 reviews)

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  • Himari Junko Yamazaki🇯🇵Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

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

  • Arun J. Nadar🇮🇳Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Beatriz L. Contreras🇲🇽Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    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.

  • John Paul M. De Leon🇵🇭Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

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

  • Mia Elke Vogel🇩🇪Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    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.

  • Tatiane Rafaela Pereira🇧🇷Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    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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  • Ebru Yasemin Taş

    Sending strength, Ife. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best

    • Madelyn N. Perkins

      Best of luck, Ife. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Take care.

      • Patcharee Jiraporn Intharat

        rooting for you, Ife. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Epe

        • Emeka Ikenna Mba

          Good luck, Ife. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

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