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Matthew's stomach cancer treatment fund

Supporting Matthew through stomach cancer: medication, transport to Savannah Regional Medical Center, and living costs while He can't work.

🇺🇸 Savannah, Georgia, United States8,624 views
Matthew Jenkins
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Savannah
In March I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at Savannah Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in May. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 49, I worked as a primary school teacher 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 Savannah Regional Medical Center 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 $11,500 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,750 • Scans and lab work: $1,300 • Transport to Savannah Regional Medical Center: $740 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $630 • Household costs while unable to work: $2,080 Thank you for reading my story. - Matthew
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Matthew

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 29% funded and the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled.

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    “Every little bit. Only $250 but hope it helps. - Nuremberg”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Matthew all day after reading this. - Johannesburg”

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    “Hang in there. From Thika with love. - Thika”

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    “God bless. Thought of Matthew all day after reading this.”

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    “Rooting for you. Saw your post and had to give. - Iztapalapa”

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    “From my family to yours. Hope the July deadline works out. - Mississauga”

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  • Deborah B. GibsonQuestion

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Savannah.

    • Matthew JenkinsOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Savannah I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

  • Ivy E. Wilson

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Ogbomosho so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Savannah.

    • Elena Marina Zhukov

      Thanks for sharing this, Matthew. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Greetings from Kyiv.

      • Eduardo M. Pérez

        Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.

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