Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Join free
Browse needsPeopleFeedDonationsHow it worksPost a needSign in
MoneyMedical & healthUrgent

Maciej's kidney cancer treatment fund

6 rounds of treatment are planned at London Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇬🇧 London, England, United Kingdom4,228 views
Teresa Elżbieta Michalak
Email verifiedPhoto verified
London
Maciej was diagnosed with kidney cancer in July. The oncology team at London Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in August. He will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Maciej is 39, worked as a bank teller until July, 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 London Cancer Centre 4 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 $7,100 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,750 • Transport to London Cancer Centre: $460 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,050 • Scans and lab work: $840 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Teresa

  1. Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($1,800). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled.

  2. Quick update: $834 raised so far (12%). I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Masud Alamin Karim 🇧🇩 · $15

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Maciej all day after reading this.”

  • Bruna Vanessa Lacerda 🇧🇷 · $25
  • Nafula Wanjiru Kamau 🇰🇪 · $15
  • Comfort Lilian Odukoya 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Ani Sri Rahman 🇮🇩 · $100

    “Thought of Maciej all day after reading this. - Medan”

  • Juan P. Rivera 🇲🇽 · $5
  • Kajal E. Savla 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Gonzalo R. Torres 🇲🇽 · $53
  • Ganga Bimala Bhattarai 🇳🇵 · $20
  • Marta B. Paredes 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Hiroto Osamu Kojima 🇯🇵 · $10
  • Ashok Awasthi 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Santiago J. Franco 🇨🇴 · $10
  • Verónica C. Rojas 🇨🇴 · $25
  • Craig C. Weber 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Thinking of you. Shared with friends too. - Las Cruces”

  • Joy Ngozi Uba 🇳🇬 · $100
  • Ariana Gill 🇺🇸 · $60

    “Praying for you. My colleague told me about this one. - Vancouver”

  • Alejandro Cabrera 🇪🇸 · $20
  • Ines Huda Jaber 🇸🇦 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $10

    “Hope things get better. Small amount but sent with love. - Iloilo City”

Reviews

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

No reviews yet.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Segun Usman BelloPhoto verified

    Hope things get better soon. Wishing Maciej a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 40 people at work. Thinking of London.

    • Armando T. Espinoza

      Thinking of you, Teresa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

      • Gerald H. Aquino

        Thinking of you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best

        • Ajay A. NegiQuestion

          how is Maciej doing now?

          • Wafula Joseph Kyagulanyi

            Sending strength, Teresa. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

            • Fasil Ephrem Mulugeta

              Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Pune.

              • Sumbal Kausar AhmedQuestion

                is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Maciej.

                • Teresa Elżbieta MichalakOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

                  Chemotherapy and medication not covered is $4,750 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. It helps to be asked.

              • Tadesse Abebe Teshome

                Sending good thoughts, Teresa. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together

                • Ishita P. Gill

                  Sending strength, Teresa. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best

                  • Daniel Hans Zimmermann

                    Best of luck, Teresa. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Makati!

                    • Kennedy F. Fitzgerald

                      Hope things get better soon, Teresa. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

                      • Bea P. Dizon

                        gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 39 people at work. Take care

                        • Sumon Shafiq Rahman

                          Hang in there, Teresa. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't give up.

                          • Lamia Tamanna Dutta

                            You're not alone, Teresa. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Love from George

                            • Hauwa Uche Adeyemi

                              Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

                              • Raymond N. Barnes

                                I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 16 people at work. Love from San Cristóbal de las Casas.

                                • Lauren G. Duncan

                                  Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

                                  $2,684.50 raised of $7,100

                                  Give

                                  More people who need help