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Kennedy's multiple myeloma treatment fund
Kennedy is facing multiple myeloma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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In January I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. My oncology team at St. Louis University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in May. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 55, I worked as a farmer until January, 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 St. Louis University Hospital 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $3,700 goes:
• Scans and lab work: $1,100
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $750
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,850
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Thanks for sharing this, Kennedy. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in Saket donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of St. Louis.
Stay strong, Kennedy. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Contagem
Sending love, Kennedy. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest!
Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Kampala
how is Kennedy doing now?
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. Love from London.
Take care. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Hope you get there. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings
Wishing you peace, Kennedy. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Dayton donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
You're not alone, Kennedy. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Gazipur donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of St. Louis.
Good luck, Kennedy. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Wish I lived closer to Chicago so I could bring a meal.
Sending love, Kennedy. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking