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Maria's acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment fund

Supporting Maria through acute lymphoblastic leukemia: medication, transport to Santa Rosa Cancer Centre, and living costs while She can't work.

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Maria M. Ocampo
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Santa Rosa
In January I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My oncology team at Santa Rosa Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in April. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 27, I worked as a taxi driver until January, 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 Santa Rosa Cancer Centre 4 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,050 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $280 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $600 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $170 I hope life is good to you. - Maria
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Maria

  1. Quick update: $649 raised so far (62%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 42% funded and I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Quick update: $159 raised so far (15%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

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  • Vasanthi G. Iyer 🇮🇳 · $200

    “Only $200 but hope it helps. - Mysuru”

  • Anonymous 🇱🇰 · $100

    “From my family to yours! - Dehiwala”

  • Aline Giovana Medeiros 🇧🇷 · $100

    “Thought of Maria all day after reading this. - São Paulo”

  • Mauricio W. Rojas 🇺🇸 · $75
  • Eliana A. Price 🇬🇧 · $75
  • Grace Nkechi Williams 🇳🇬 · $71
  • Gabriel H. Zimmerman 🇬🇧 · $50

    “Thought of Maria all day after reading this. - Manchester”

  • Salim Majid Lotfy 🇪🇬 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Letícia Júlia Duarte 🇧🇷 · $50
  • Wawan Eko Siregar 🇮🇩 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $30
  • Thabisa W. Maharaj 🇿🇦 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $25

    “Wishing you the best - Belfast”

  • Irene Nancy Massawe 🇰🇪 · $25
  • Daniel Mwende Mwangi 🇺🇬 · $25
  • Anil F. Anand 🇳🇿 · $25

    “Praying for you. Hope the May deadline works out. - Manukau”

  • Nipa Jahan 🇧🇩 · $25

    “Praying for you. I'm in Cox's Bazar, thinking of you. - Cox's Bazar”

  • Sônia Jéssica Santos 🇧🇷 · $22

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  • Orlando M. Agustin

    Good luck. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Jimma

    • Liam N. McLoughlin

      Thinking of you, Maria. Your post was clear and honest.

      • Gayan Nalin Samarasinghe

        Best of luck, Maria. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

        • Farah Aisha Nassar

          Sending good thoughts, Maria. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update.

          • Zola L. DavidsAddress verified

            hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Santa Rosa.

            • Nilesh A. Bhide

              best of luck, Maria. Your post was clear and honest. I hope May is when things finally get easier.

              • Andi Teguh Tanoto

                Rooting for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Please keep us posted

                • Kioko Maina

                  Thanks for sharing this. Wishing Maria a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 11 people at work. Greetings from Coventry

                  $1,386 raised of $1,050

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