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Help Priya through 10 rounds of treatment for multiple myeloma

Priya is facing multiple myeloma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇿🇦 Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa825 views
Ruan R. Du Plessis
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Bloemfontein
Priya was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in June. The oncology team at Bloemfontein Cancer Centre has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in August. She will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Priya is 50, worked as a taxi driver until June, 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 Bloemfontein Cancer Centre 3 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 $750 goes: • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $100 • Scans and lab work: $260 • Household costs while unable to work: $390 Every share and every dollar helps. - Ruan

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Priya all day after reading this. - Pittsburgh”

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    “Blessings. Saw your post and had to give. - Ekurhuleni”

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    “God bless. Thought of Priya all day after reading this. - Gondar”

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3.3(6 reviews)

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  • Marisol T. Valdez🇲🇽Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Honest and trustworthy

    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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    Exactly what I needed

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    Made a real difference

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    Helped when no one else could

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  • Ricardo F. GonzálezPhoto verified

    Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Bloemfontein

    • Rooting for you, Ruan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

      • Daniela M. RuizID verified

        Sending strength, Ruan. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

        • Hang in there, Ruan. Hope the doctors have good news. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

          • Thinking of you, Ruan. Your post was clear and honest.

            • Hope things get better soon, Ruan. Your post was clear and honest.

              • Take care. Wishing Priya a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

                • wishing you peace, Ruan. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick

                  • Sending love, Ruan. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless

                    • hang in there, Ruan. Hope the doctors have good news. I hope August is when things finally get easier. God bless.

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