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Help Sofía through 6 rounds of treatment for a rare sarcoma

6 rounds of treatment are planned at the Medellín Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Joaquín R. Salazar
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Medellín
Sofía was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in August. The oncology team at the Medellín Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Sofían is 38, worked as a shop owner until August, 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 Medellín Oncology Institute 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 her shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $2,350 goes: • Scans and lab work: $160 • Household costs while unable to work: $300 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,600 • Transport to the Medellín Oncology Institute: $290 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Joaquín
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Updates from Joaquín

  1. Small update. $1,655 so far, I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Update from Medellín: I made the first payment toward transport to the Medellín Oncology Institute. We're at 44% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $728 so far, I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Lipi Shefali RashidPhoto verified

    Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Blessings

    • Minato Isamu EndoQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sofía!

      • Joaquín R. SalazarOwnerAnswer

        It's all in the list in the story. scans and lab work is the big one at $160, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

    • Endale Haile Regassa

      Hope it all works out, Joaquín. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

      • Elif İpek Acar

        Sending strength, Joaquín. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up. God bless.

        • Günter Schäfer

          Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. I hope October is when things finally get easier.

          • Kanya Busaba Saetang

            Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Medellín.

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