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Luca's thyroid cancer treatment fund

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

🇺🇸 Orlando, Florida, United States6,850 views
Elijah B. Riley
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Orlando
Luca was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in October. The oncology team at Orlando Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in January. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Luca is 39, worked as a hairdresser until October, 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 Orlando Cancer Centre 3 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $11,100 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,750 • Scans and lab work: $1,250 • Transport to Orlando Cancer Centre: $430 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $760 • Household costs while unable to work: $910 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Elijah

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    “Wish I could do more. Only $250 but hope it helps. - Dhaka”

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    “Good luck. From Auckland with love.”

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    “Best of luck. Please keep us posted. - Aurora”

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    “Thought of Luca all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

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    “Rooting for you. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Girona”

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    “Thought of Luca all day after reading this. - Thika”

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    “Hope this helps. Shared with friends too. - Kaduna”

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  • I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Guarulhos but we're thinking of you

    • Fitria Rani TanPhoto verified

      sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Leipzig

      • shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from San Antonio.

        • you're not alone, Elijah. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Surat.

          • I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Miami.

            • Wishing you peace, Elijah. Get well soon.

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