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Help Lesego through 10 rounds of treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Lesego is facing acute lymphoblastic leukemia and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇿🇦 Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa3,210 views
Andile C. Tshabalala
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Gqeberha
Lesego was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in October. The oncology team at the Gqeberha Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in December. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Lesego is 47, worked as a taxi driver until October, 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 Gqeberha Oncology Institute 4 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 $1,500 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,200 • Household costs while unable to work: $175 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $125 Glad we found this place.

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2.5(4 reviews)

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  • Daniel Klaus Pfeiffer🇩🇪Verified helper
    Amazing support system

    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.

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    Outstanding person

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Patient and understanding

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Amazing support system

    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.

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  • I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

    • Vijay F. AwasthiPhoto verified

      wishing you the best. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

      • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Gqeberha

        • Thank you. If you're in Gqeberha I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

      • Hope it all works out, Andile. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Tel Aviv.

        • Hang in there, Andile. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Lahore so I could bring a meal. God bless.

          • thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care

            • Best of luck, Andile. Wishing Lesego a smooth procedure and a full recovery

              • Keep going. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted. Take care.

                • Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

                  • take care, Andile. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings

                    • thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out

                      • Hope things get better soon, Andile. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Nnewi

                        • Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Yogyakarta but we're thinking of you

                          • You're not alone, Andile. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                            • Oanh Quỳnh DoPhoto verified

                              you're not alone, Andile. Shared this with my family.

                              • You're not alone, Andile. Hope the doctors have good news. Blessings

                                • Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

                                  • Joshua J. HansenID verified

                                    Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Ahmedabad so I could bring a meal. Greetings from La Plata

                                    • sending good thoughts, Andile. Your post was clear and honest

                                      • Sending strength, Andile. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Lahore

                                        • Good luck, Andile. Wishing Lesego a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

                                          • Take care, Andile. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope February is when things finally get easier.

                                            • Wishing you peace, Andile. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Brescia

                                              • Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best

                                                • Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Dasmariñas.

                                                  • Thanks for sharing this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in Aberdeen this morning. Love from Aberdeen.

                                                    • Sending good thoughts, Andile. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Gqeberha.

                                                      • Keep going, Andile. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Gqeberha.

                                                        • Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                                                          • Sakshi BhosaleID verified

                                                            Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Cairo donated after I showed her your page. Blessings

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