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Help Thulani through 6 rounds of treatment for stomach cancer
Supporting Thulani through stomach cancer: medication, transport to Richards Bay Regional Medical Center, and living costs while He can't work.
🇿🇦 Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa1,382 views
Thulani was diagnosed with stomach cancer in July. The oncology team at Richards Bay Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in October. He will be away from work for about 12 weeks.
Thulani is 47, worked as a bus conductor 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 Richards Bay Regional Medical Center 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 his shoulders.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $2,950 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,150
• Household costs while unable to work: $620
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $180
Thank you so much.
Updates from Thandi
We're at 8% thanks to 6 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Quick update: $20 raised so far (1%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Owen Palmer 🇬🇧 · $200
“Only $200 but hope it helps. - Glasgow”
- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $50
- Rina Tithi Ali 🇮🇳 · $20
“You got this. From New Delhi with love. - New Delhi”
- Gabriele Carlo Ruggiero 🇮🇹 · $19
“You got this. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Turin”
- Aarti F. Trivedi 🇮🇳 · $10
“Rooting for you. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Rohini”
- Khalid Mohammed Nabulsi 🇲🇦 · $10
“Happy to help. I'm in Rabat, thinking of you. - Rabat”
- Rodrigo M. López 🇺🇸 · $5
“Good luck. From Albany with love.”
- Manoj P. Rathore 🇮🇳 · $5
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Good luck, Thandi. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Santarém
Wishing you peace, Thandi. Looking forward to the next update
hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 18 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Thulani?
Thank you. If you're in Richards Bay I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.
So sorry you're going through this, Thandi. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Salvador.
How is Thulani doing now?
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Sent it to 9 people at work
Thinking of you and your family, Thandi. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.
so sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Cox's Bazar.
you're not alone, Thandi. Wishing Thulani a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.