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Help Howard through 8 rounds of treatment for a rare sarcoma

Supporting Howard through a rare sarcoma: medication, transport to Ottawa University Hospital, and living costs while He cannot work.

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Stephanie L. Miller
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Howard was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in August. The oncology team at Ottawa University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in October. He will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Howard is 34, worked as a cleaner at a hospital 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 Ottawa University Hospital 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $11,000 goes: • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $760 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,500 • Transport to Ottawa University Hospital: $650 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,090 With deep gratitude, Stephanie

Updates from Stephanie

  1. Quick update: $3,520 raised so far (32%). I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Ottawa: we've started the first stage. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Wishing you peace, Stephanie. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

    • Take care, Stephanie. Get well soon. We're a small family in Awka but we're thinking of you. All the best.

      • Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!

        • get well soon. Wish I lived closer to Lahore so I could bring a meal. All the best.

          • it takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together

            • What exactly is the $11,000 for?

              • Stephanie L. MillerOwnerAnswerAddress verified

                The list at the bottom is the whole picture. nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is the biggest at $760. Thanks, that means a lot.

            • Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Bengaluru

              • Rooting for you. Hope the doctors have good news. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Dundee.

                • Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 9 people at work. Greetings from Rome.

                  • Take care, Stephanie. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together

                    • you're not alone. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

                      • Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Riyadh donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Ottawa

                        • Terry L. KennedyPhoto verified

                          Good luck, Stephanie. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Caloocan

                          • So sorry you're going through this, Stephanie. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Ottawa.

                            $8,333.50 raised of $11,000

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