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Jameson's kidney cancer treatment fund

Supporting Jameson through kidney cancer: medication, transport to San Jose Cancer Centre, and living costs while He can't work.

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Jameson C. Kirby
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San Jose
In August I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. My oncology team at San Jose Cancer Centre has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 27, I worked as a bank teller until August, 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 San Jose Cancer Centre 3 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $10,300 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,500 • Scans and lab work: $1,350 • Transport to San Jose Cancer Centre: $480 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $740 • Household costs while unable to work: $2,230 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

Updates from Jameson

  1. Quick update: $2,828 raised so far (27%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Every little bit - Gdynia”

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Reviews

3.2(5 reviews)

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  • Pichai Yodchai Boonmee🇹🇭Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Hậu Thắng Tong🇻🇳Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Mim Nasrin Mondal🇧🇩Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Hasan Recep Özkan🇩🇪Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Reliable and compassionate

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Wishing you peace, Jameson. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 30 people at work. Greetings from Rochester.

    • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of San Jose.

      • Stay strong. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted!

        • What exactly is the $10,300 for?

          • Jameson C. KirbyOwnerAnswer

            Sure. The biggest one is chemotherapy and medication not covered, $5,500. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. It helps to be asked.

        • Hang in there. Hope the doctors have good news. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

          • sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of San Jose.

            • Sending strength, Jameson. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

              • Viral A. NaikPhoto verified

                So sorry you're going through this. Hope the doctors have good news. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Sandton

                • Sending love, Jameson. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together

                  • Thinking of you, Jameson. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                    • Sending love, Jameson. Get well soon. Greetings from Hubballi.

                      • You're not alone. Get well soon. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Salvador.

                        • Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Shinjuku.

                          • Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

                            • Sending good thoughts, Jameson. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of San Jose.

                              • thinking of you and your family, Jameson. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

                                • Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Tel Aviv

                                  • keep going, Jameson. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.

                                    • Thinking of you, Jameson. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

                                      • Stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 26 people at work

                                        • sending love. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope October is when things finally get easier.

                                          • Thinking of you and your family, Jameson. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.

                                            • Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Mandaue.

                                              • Hang in there, Jameson. Hope the doctors have good news. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best

                                                • Wishing you peace. Get well soon. God bless

                                                  • Thanks for sharing this, Jameson. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

                                                    • Sending strength, Jameson. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Guadalupe.

                                                      • Wishing you peace, Jameson. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in San Francisco this morning. Thinking of San Jose

                                                        • Wishing you peace, Jameson. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                                                          • Good luck, Jameson. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together. All the best

                                                            • rooting for you, Jameson. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care!

                                                              • Praying for you, Jameson. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

                                                                • Hope things get better soon, Jameson. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

                                                                  • Good luck, Jameson. Hope the doctors have good news. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

                                                                    • Hope it all works out, Jameson. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. God bless

                                                                      • Praying for you, Jameson. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 18 people at work. Greetings from Tampa.

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