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Maverick's colon cancer treatment fund

Supporting Maverick through colon cancer: medication, transport to London University Hospital, and living costs while He can't work.

🇨🇦 London, Ontario, Canada3,285 views
Maverick Richards
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London
In February I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at London University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in May. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 45, I worked as a tailor until February, 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 London 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $12,050 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,500 • Scans and lab work: $800 • Transport to London University Hospital: $890 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $730 • Household costs while unable to work: $2,130 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Maverick

  1. We're at 16% thanks to 48 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $1,462 so far, I made the first payment toward scans and lab work.

  3. Update from London: I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Elif Gül TaşAddress verified

    You're not alone. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

    • Sowmya K. Murthy

      take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care

      • Zubby Gbenga DanjumaQuestion

        What's already covered and what's the $12,050 for?

        • Maverick RichardsOwnerAnswerID verified

          Sure. The biggest one is chemotherapy and medication not covered, $7,500. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one.

      • Ayanda R. Ngcobo

        Thanks for sharing this. Wishing Maverick a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

        • Trisha J. Torres

          praying for you, Maverick. I hope things turn around soon. All the best

          • Fe A. Flores

            Get well soon. My husband and I read this together. God bless!

            • Kinsley Henderson

              good luck, Maverick. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

              • Irfan Nasution

                shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

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