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Jabu's colon cancer treatment fund

Jabu is facing colon cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Sipho K. Mabaso
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George
Jabu was diagnosed with colon cancer in August. The oncology team at George Cancer Centre has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Jabu is 53, worked as a nurse until August, 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 George Cancer Centre 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $2,750 goes: โ€ข Scans and lab work: $155 โ€ข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,850 โ€ข Household costs while unable to work: $430 โ€ข Transport to George Cancer Centre: $315 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Sipho

Updates from Sipho

  1. We're at 12% thanks to 3 of you. I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $75 so far, the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($50 in total) I made the first payment toward scans and lab work. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Sipho

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  • Chidinma Aisha Popoola ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50

    โ€œHope this helps. Been where you are, it gets better. - Badagryโ€

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