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Macharia's stomach cancer treatment fund

Supporting Macharia through stomach cancer: medication, transport to Kasarani University Hospital, and living costs while He can't work.

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Macharia Omondi Athumani
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Kasarani
In August I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at Kasarani University Hospital has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 32, I worked as a bakery worker 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 Kasarani University Hospital 5 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 $700 goes: • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $80 • Scans and lab work: $350 • Household costs while unable to work: $270 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Macharia

  1. Thank you all. We're at 45% now ($312). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($112). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Update from Kasarani: the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $100
  • Anil R. Negi 🇮🇳 · $76

    “God bless. Hope the December deadline works out. - Howrah”

  • Anonymous 🇦🇺 · $62
  • Valentina Vanessa Coelho 🇧🇷 · $30
  • Leonardo C. Mora 🇦🇷 · $20
  • Sultana Shahana Howlader 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Maryam Maryam Javed 🇵🇰 · $20
  • Maliha Runa Saha 🇧🇩 · $20

    “Hope it all works out. From Sylhet with love. - Sylhet”

  • Dewi Sari Setiawan 🇮🇩 · $15
  • Alexandru Eugen Munteanu 🇷🇴 · $10
  • Praveen J. Warrier 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Benoît Étienne Olivier 🇫🇷 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Do-yoon Seo-jun Nam 🇰🇷 · $5

Reviews

2.0(4 reviews)

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  • Heru Wahyu Hartono🇮🇩Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Maurício Jorge Rocha🇧🇷Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Rizky Yusuf Kartika🇮🇩Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Jiraporn Jitra Kittisak🇹🇭Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

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

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  • Emmanuel T. Mendoza

    So sorry you're going through this, Macharia. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Mérida.

    • Vinh Tâm Cao

      Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.

      • Samuel J. ScottPhoto verified

        this could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Cebu City

        • Gustavo Flávio SoaresQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Macharia

          • Macharia Omondi AthumaniOwnerAnswerID verified

            It's all in the list in the story. nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is the big one at $80, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.

        • Bryan C. PerezPhoto verified

          good luck, Macharia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

          • Anna Elisa Gentile

            Best of luck, Macharia. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in Manukau donated after I showed her your page.

            • Wendy T. Singh

              Good luck, Macharia. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

              • Tippawan Mahawong

                hang in there, Macharia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                $403 raised of $700

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