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Help Kevin through 8 rounds of treatment for thyroid cancer

Supporting Kevin through thyroid cancer: medication, transport to Los Angeles Cancer Centre, and living costs while He can't work.

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James M. Hicks
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Los Angeles
Kevin was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in February. The oncology team at Los Angeles Cancer Centre has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in May. He will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Kevin is 40, worked as a shop owner 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 Los Angeles Cancer Centre 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 $12,850 goes: • Scans and lab work: $1,800 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $440 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $9,750 • Transport to Los Angeles Cancer Centre: $860 I hope life is good to you. - James
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Updates from James

  1. Update from Los Angeles: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 31% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $2,818 raised so far (22%). the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Ouma Mwende TembaPhoto verified

    You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

    • Lars Kramer

      Thinking of you, James. Wishing Kevin a smooth procedure and a full recovery. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Gdańsk.

      • Aarti K. Vora

        Take care, James. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best

        • Easton D. Ashworth

          Sending good thoughts, James. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care

          • Radhika W. KrishnanID verified

            Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Peshawar

            • Martine Agnès GuillaumeID verified

              Thinking of you and your family, James. Get well soon.

              • Seyi Henry Lasisi

                I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Bang Khen this morning.

                $8,066.50 raised of $12,850

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