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Kinsley's stomach cancer treatment fund

Kinsley is facing stomach cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Harper M. Patterson
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Cairns
Kinsley was diagnosed with stomach cancer in June. The oncology team at Cairns Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Kinsley is 48, worked as a tailor until June, 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 Cairns Cancer Centre 5 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $9,550 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,250 • Scans and lab work: $790 • Transport to Cairns Cancer Centre: $670 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $400 • Household costs while unable to work: $2,440 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Harper
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Updates from Harper

  1. We're at 56% thanks to 122 of you. I made the first payment toward scans and lab work. More news soon.

  2. We're at 21% thanks to 55 of you. the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,456 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Cora G. RossQuestionID verified

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Cairns.

    • Harper M. PattersonOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Cairns I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Kaylee H. Porter

    Hang in there, Harper. Wishing Kinsley a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best

    • Portia Mabel OpokuVerified organization

      you're not alone, Harper. This could happen to any of us.

      • Isabelle D. Moran

        Sending strength, Harper. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

        • Solène Leroux

          Thanks for sharing this, Harper. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

          • Ronaldo Mendes

            Keep going. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Cairns.

            • Bella J. Hoffman

              hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Cairns!

              • Paolo B. Tolentino

                Rooting for you, Harper. I hope things turn around soon.

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