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Markus's stomach cancer treatment fund

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

🇩🇪 Munich, Bavaria, Germany5,658 views
Markus Jan Braun
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Munich
In March I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at Munich University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in June. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 50, I worked as a taxi driver until March, 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 Munich University Hospital 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $10,050 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,250 • Scans and lab work: $660 • Transport to Munich University Hospital: $790 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $620 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,730 I hope life is good to you.
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Updates from Markus

  1. We're at 25% thanks to 79 of you. I made the first payment toward nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,400 in total) the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Get well soon. From Dharan with love. - Dharan”

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    “Praying for you. Hope the July deadline works out. - Jakarta”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Markus all day after reading this.”

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    “Good luck. Hope the July deadline works out. - Haifa”

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  • Samuel Chukwuemeka OnyeamaPhoto verified

    Keep going, Markus. Wishing Markus a smooth procedure and a full recovery. After 29 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything

    • Ruth Akoth Bakari

      It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Munich.

      $6,125.50 raised of $10,050

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