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Jimena's thyroid cancer treatment fund

4 rounds of treatment are planned at Ciudad de México Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇲🇽 Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico5,241 views
Jimena W. Valdez
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Ciudad de México
In August I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My oncology team at Ciudad de México Regional Medical Center has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 41, I worked as a hairdresser 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 Ciudad de México Regional Medical Center 2 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 $4,250 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,550 • Scans and lab work: $470 • Transport to Ciudad de México Regional Medical Center: $300 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $140 • Household costs while unable to work: $790 If you're reading this, thank you. - Jimena
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Jimena

  1. Thank you all. We're at 83% now ($3,535). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Quick update: $2,069 raised so far (49%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 32% now ($1,373). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Massimo Dario Cattaneo 🇮🇹 · $10

    “Good luck. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Salerno”

  • Mongkol Thongchai 🇹🇭 · $100
  • Okello Brian Tembo 🇺🇬 · $20
  • Isaac Idowu 🇳🇬 · $13
  • Andrei Pavel Pavlov 🇺🇦 · $50
  • Hà Xuân Nguyen 🇦🇺 · $60.50

    “Rooting for you. Small amount but sent with love. - Townsville”

  • Rita Maria Mariani 🇮🇹 · $75

    “Be well. - Lecce”

  • Valentina P. Cortés 🇺🇸 · $75
  • Krishnan N. Nair 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Hope things get better. My father told me about this one. - Thane”

  • Stephanie Woods 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Enzo Araújo 🇧🇷 · $5

    “Thought of Jimena all day after reading this. - Vitória da Conquista”

  • Tetiana Irina Tarasov 🇷🇺 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Elias Hendricks 🇨🇦 · $25
  • Isabel B. Tomas 🇵🇭 · $20
  • Aditya Hadi Kurniawan 🇮🇩 · $10
  • Pablo K. Serrano 🇨🇴 · $30
  • Nathan Byrd 🇺🇸 · $15
  • Nonso Godwin Danjuma 🇳🇬 · $30
  • Reem Nadia Metwally 🇲🇦 · $10

Reviews

3.0(4 reviews)

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  • Afshan Aleena Baig🇵🇰Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Rowena T. Pascual🇵🇭Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

  • Mehwish Dua Sandhu🇵🇰Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    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.

  • Andrew T. Byrd🇺🇸Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    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.

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  • Paul Njoroge Opio

    It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Bari.

    • Joseph P. CarterID verified

      your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Bogotá.

      • Nakato Njeri Opio

        wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.

        • Hui Zhen Chen

          hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from San Diego.

          • Santiago T. Sims

            Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Liverpool

            • Irene P. Benítez

              Hope things get better soon, Jimena. Wishing Jimena a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.

              • Colton K. Anderson

                Stay strong, Jimena. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

                • André Davi Miranda

                  Thinking of you, Jimena. Your post was clear and honest.

                  $5,269.50 raised of $4,250

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