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Help Tracey through 4 rounds of treatment for a rare sarcoma

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

🇿🇦 Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa4,568 views
Gerhard S. Singh
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Ekurhuleni
Tracey was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in April. The oncology team at the Ekurhuleni Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in July. She will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Tracey is 35, worked as a bakery worker until April, 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 Ekurhuleni Oncology Institute 2 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $3,100 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,800 • Scans and lab work: $410 • Transport to the Ekurhuleni Oncology Institute: $260 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $170 • Household costs while unable to work: $460 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Updates from Gerhard

  1. Small update. $1,352 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Small update. $486 so far, the plan for transport to the Ekurhuleni Oncology Institute is now scheduled.

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  • Dedi Dwi Cahyono 🇮🇩 · $20
  • Audrey F. Kirby 🇬🇧 · $75
  • Kevin Gregory 🇺🇸 · $5

    “Thought of Tracey all day after reading this. - Bronx”

  • Hamza Danish Abbasi 🇵🇰 · $10
  • Gabriella S. Anderson 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Mateo N. Delgado 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Rubel Sumon Islam 🇧🇩 · $10
  • Angelo W. Villanueva 🇵🇭 · $10
  • Graciela N. Paredes 🇨🇴 · $10

    “Thought of Tracey all day after reading this. - Bogotá”

  • Leo E. Zamora 🇵🇭 · $5
  • Faith J. Duran 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Praying for you. Thought of Tracey all day after reading this. - San Diego”

  • Douglas B. Navarro 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Kalyani L. Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Lydia Caldwell 🇺🇸 · $66

    “Rooting for you. Thought of Tracey all day after reading this.”

  • Henry Roth 🇩🇪 · $20

    “Stay strong. Small amount but sent with love. - Wiesbaden”

  • Naledi A. Mazibuko 🇿🇦 · $75
  • Alka L. Anand 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Beatriz Ana Rodrigues 🇧🇷 · $10

    “Thinking of you. Hope the August deadline works out. - Caxias do Sul”

  • Rojina Puja Tuladhar 🇳🇵 · $10
  • Mackenzie M. Hamilton 🇨🇦 · $20

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  • Sheila G. ConcepcionQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Tracey?

    • Amélie Justine Guerin

      sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 6 people at work!

      • Valentina Priscila Vieira

        Sending love, Gerhard. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Wish I lived closer to Guadalajara so I could bring a meal. God bless!

        • Teresita R. Gonzales

          Sending love, Gerhard. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 28 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless

          • Segun Kelechi Coker

            Thanks for sharing this, Gerhard. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Saket.

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