Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Join free
Browse needsPeopleFeedDonationsHow it worksPost a needSign in
MoneyMedical & healthCritical

Herman's early-stage lung cancer treatment fund

Herman is facing early-stage lung cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇺🇸 Spokane, Washington, United States960 views
Herman P. Reyes
Email verified
Spokane
In February I was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. My oncology team at Spokane Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in May. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 25, I worked as a shop owner until February, and I have been the main earner for my household. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to Spokane Cancer Centre 5 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly. My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $10,050 goes: • Transport to Spokane Cancer Centre: $880 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,750 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $420 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Herman
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Herman

  1. Quick update: $448 raised so far (4%). the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Anisa Rani Rahman 🇮🇩 · $200
  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $200
  • Nevaeh N. Santiago 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Valentina D. King 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇮🇹 · $74

    “You got this. I'm in Salerno, thinking of you. - Salerno”

  • Rashed Nazrul Islam 🇮🇳 · $68
  • Vanessa C. Tomas 🇵🇭 · $67
  • Tatiana Anastasia Sokolov 🇷🇺 · $60.50

    “Thought of Herman all day after reading this. - Moscow”

  • Petru Gabriel Dumitru 🇷🇴 · $53

    “Every little bit. Hope this covers a bit of it. - București”

  • Fernando M. Bautista 🇵🇭 · $50

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Herman all day after reading this. - Manila”

  • Juan E. Herrera 🇨🇴 · $30
  • Grace Njeri Waweru 🇰🇪 · $28.50
  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $25
  • Amal Wafa Trabelsi 🇪🇬 · $20

    “Thought of Herman all day after reading this. - Alexandria”

  • Radhika L. Menon 🇮🇳 · $20

    “All the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Indore”

  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $20

    “Thought of Herman all day after reading this. - São Paulo”

  • Verónica C. García 🇲🇽 · $15
  • Anitha G. Kurup 🇮🇳 · $15
  • Lourdes P. Ávila 🇪🇸 · $10

Reviews

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

No reviews yet.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Gerald W. ChambersQuestion

    can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Spokane!

    • Herman P. ReyesOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about transport to Spokane Cancer Centre, advice is welcome too. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Pilar R. Medina

    this could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Mumbai this morning.

    • Eugene BarnesQuestion

      How is Herman doing now?

      • Swapna G. More

        Wishing you peace, Herman. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

        • Álvaro N. SalazarPhoto verified

          Sending strength, Herman. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care

          • Junaid Irfan Hussain

            You're not alone, Herman. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

            • Arslan Haris LashariQuestion

              what's already covered and what's the $10,050 for?

              • Herman P. ReyesOwnerAnswer

                Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. transport to Spokane Cancer Centre comes first ($880) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Happy to explain more.

            • Alexa E. Molina

              Keep going, Herman. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.

              • Manisha M. Bhardwaj

                thinking of you and your family, Herman. This could happen to any of us

                • Ahmed Saad Syed

                  So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Take care

                  • Elijah K. Bell

                    wishing you peace, Herman. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Dayton.

                    • Zoé Sarah Perez

                      Good luck, Herman. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                      • Isabelle Laura Dubois

                        rooting for you, Herman. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

                        $1,291 raised of $10,050

                        Give

                        More people who need help