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Help Rodrigo through 10 rounds of treatment for thyroid cancer

Supporting Rodrigo through thyroid cancer: medication, transport to Bogotá University Hospital, and living costs while He can't work.

🇨🇴 Bogotá D.C., Colombia2,495 views
Camila J. Cortés
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Bogotá
Rodrigo was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in July. The oncology team at Bogotá University Hospital has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in October. He will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Rodrigo is 33, worked as a farmer until July, 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 Bogotá University Hospital 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 $3,400 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,100 • Scans and lab work: $380 • Transport to Bogotá University Hospital: $130 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $230 • Household costs while unable to work: $560 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Updates from Camila

  1. We're at 29% thanks to 34 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon. - Camila

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($539 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($289). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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2.0(4 reviews)

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  • Karanja Simiyu Lyimo🇰🇪Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Silke Ida Hartmann🇩🇪Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Eda Burcu Keskin🇹🇷Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Andrea G. Rojas🇲🇽Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    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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  • Ifeoma Chioma Musa

    Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Ludhiana.

    • Jakkrit Ekkachai Vongsa

      Wishing you the best, Camila. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

      • Ángel D. Vargas

        Thinking of you and your family, Camila. I hope things turn around soon.

        • Bennett H. Delgado

          I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Zanzibar City.

          • Hiba Nada Trabelsi

            Wishing you the best. Wishing Rodrigo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update

            • Theo Luis Heinrich

              Rooting for you, Camila. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

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