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Jepkoech's non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment fund

Supporting Jepkoech through non-Hodgkin lymphoma: medication, transport to Kinondoni University Hospital, and living costs while She can't work.

🇹🇿 Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania2,182 views
Opio Barasa Kimani
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Kinondoni
Jepkoech was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in November. The oncology team at Kinondoni University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in March. She will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Jepkoech is 30, worked as a farmer until November, 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 Kinondoni University Hospital 4 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 $1,500 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $350 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $40 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,110 If you're reading this, thank you. - Opio

Updates from Opio

  1. Quick update: $337 raised so far (22%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • William Meyer 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Erik Hugo Pålsson 🇸🇪 · $20

    “Thought of Jepkoech all day after reading this. - Stockholm”

  • Jemima Felicia Darko 🇬🇭 · $20

    “All the best. My father told me about this one. - Accra”

  • Frank R. Knight 🇨🇦 · $15
  • Ida Nilsson 🇸🇪 · $534
  • Graciela K. Núñez 🇨🇴 · $20
  • Silvia Valentina Grasso 🇮🇹 · $100

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Jepkoech all day after reading this. - Rome”

  • Ye-eun Ye-jin Jung 🇰🇷 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $10
  • Keisha H. Burke 🇯🇲 · $10
  • Jyoti S. Kumar 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Best of luck. Hope the February deadline works out. - Peoria”

  • Lata W. Seth 🇺🇸 · $200
  • Sandesh D. Soni 🇮🇳 · $15
  • Karan N. Srivastava 🇦🇺 · $31.50

    “Only $32 but hope it helps. - Newcastle”

  • Dũng Hậu Do 🇻🇳 · $10

    “Rooting for you. Thought of Jepkoech all day after reading this. - Hồ Chí Minh City”

  • Tâm Việt Kieu 🇻🇳 · $60

    “Hang in there. Hope the February deadline works out. - Thủ Đức”

  • Dolores P. Ramírez 🇲🇽 · $10

    “From my family to yours. Hope the February deadline works out. - Ciudad de México”

  • Amol Vora 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Wunmi Lilian Uzor 🇳🇬 · $37
  • Yash A. Randhawa 🇮🇳 · $200

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  • Francisco Rafael Souza🇧🇷Verified helper
    Exceptional service

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Yetunde Ngozi Ogunleye🇳🇬Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    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.

  • Indah Intan Harahap🇮🇩Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Multan.

    • Sending strength, Opio. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Kinondoni.

      • stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

        • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Jepkoech!

          • Opio Barasa KimaniOwnerAnswerID verified

            Household costs while unable to work is $350 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for looking so closely.

        • Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. After 20 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

          • Praying for you, Opio. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care!

            • Stay strong, Opio. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Manukau

              • Praying for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day!

                • thanks for sharing this, Opio. Hope the doctors have good news. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry!

                  • This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Peshawar.

                    • wishing you the best, Opio. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

                      • thinking of you, Opio. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick

                        • Atul B. ModiPhoto verified

                          thinking of you and your family, Opio. Get well soon. Thinking of Kinondoni.

                          • You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Kinondoni.

                            • Take care, Opio. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Love from Springfield.

                              • Thinking of you and your family, Opio. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Dallas

                                • You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. God bless

                                  • Stay strong, Opio. Wishing Jepkoech a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.

                                    • hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

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