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Kobina's prostate cancer treatment fund
12 rounds of treatment are planned at the Madina Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇬🇭 Madina, Greater Accra, Ghana1,814 views
Kobina was diagnosed with prostate cancer in August. The oncology team at the Madina Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 3 weeks.
Kobina is 25, worked as a bus conductor until August, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the Madina Oncology Institute 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 his shoulders.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $1,200 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $690
• Scans and lab work: $120
• Transport to the Madina Oncology Institute: $60
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $140
• Household costs while unable to work: $190
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Jonathan
Updates from Jonathan
We're at 56% thanks to 8 of you. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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“Thought of Kobina all day after reading this.”
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how is Kobina doing now?
Rooting for you, Jonathan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Paris
hope it all works out, Jonathan. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest
Rooting for you, Jonathan. Shared it with a few friends.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Kobina?
Thank you. If you're in Madina I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.
Best of luck, Jonathan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Biratnagar donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
Wishing Kobina a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Cork.
Wishing Kobina a smooth procedure and a full recovery. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless