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Help Papa through 10 rounds of treatment for multiple myeloma

10 rounds of treatment are planned at Obuasi Regional Medical Center; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.

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Joseph Abdul
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Obuasi
Papa was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in April. The oncology team at Obuasi Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in July. He will be away from work for about 7 weeks. Papa is 48, worked as a bus conductor until April, 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 Obuasi Regional Medical Center 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 $1,550 goes: • Transport to Obuasi Regional Medical Center: $125 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $65 • Scans and lab work: $175 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,185 Thank you for reading my story.

Updates from Joseph

  1. Update from Obuasi: I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered. We're at 74% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $670 raised so far (43%). I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. 35% there. the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled. Thank you.

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  • Daniel Rodrigo BarbosaQuestionAddress verified

    How is Papa doing now?

    • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

      • Best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Vitória da Conquista.

        • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Obuasi

          • wishing you peace, Joseph. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best

            • take care, Joseph. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.

              • Purvi K. DesaiQuestionID verified

                Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Obuasi.

                • Joseph AbdulOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

                  Thank you. If you're in Obuasi I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.

              • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Greetings from Zapopan

                • Is transport to Obuasi Regional Medical Center the biggest cost or is there more coming?

                  • Joseph AbdulOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

                    Sure. The biggest one is transport to Obuasi Regional Medical Center, $125. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.

                • Best of luck. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

                  • take care, Joseph. This could happen to any of us

                    • Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Obuasi

                      • Hang in there, Joseph. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

                        • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless

                          • Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best

                            • Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together.

                              • Good luck, Joseph. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Nagoya donated after I showed her your page. Love from Nagoya.

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