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Jacob's acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment fund

Jacob is facing acute lymphoblastic leukemia and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇺🇸 Laredo, Texas, United States4,648 views
Jacob T. Pena
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Laredo
In May I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My oncology team at Laredo University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in August. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 49, I worked as a bakery worker until May, 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 Laredo University Hospital 4 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 $11,700 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,750 • Scans and lab work: $1,550 • Transport to Laredo University Hospital: $1,200 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $950 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,250 Thanks for reading all this. - Jacob
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Jacob

  1. 37% there. I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. Thank you.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($2,301). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Update from Laredo: I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Jacob all day after reading this. - Dublin”

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    “Wish I could do more. My cousin told me about this one. - Warri”

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    “Wishing you the best. Been where you're, it gets better. - Porto Alegre”

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  • Karim Anisur Saha 🇧🇩 · $25

    “Thought of Jacob all day after reading this. - Rajshahi”

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    “From my family to yours. My colleague told me about this one. - Makassar”

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    “Best of luck. I'm in Tacoma, thinking of you. - Tacoma”

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  • Nicole M. Pascual

    Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care

    • Jagadish M. RajuID verifiedPhoto verified

      Wishing Jacob a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.

      • Tiffany SandovalPhoto verified

        You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Macon this morning. Greetings from Macon.

        • Marco Luigi Pellegrino

          Wishing you peace, Jacob. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Petrópolis

          • Ayesha Rabia Rehman

            Thinking of you, Jacob. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Cologne.

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