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Merel's a rare sarcoma treatment fund
12 rounds of treatment are planned at Haarlem Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇳🇱 Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands4,117 views
Merel was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in July. The oncology team at Haarlem Cancer Centre has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in September. She will be away from work for about 6 weeks.
Merel is 30, worked as a farmer until July, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Haarlem Cancer Centre 2 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 her shoulders.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $9,100 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,000
• Scans and lab work: $1,400
• Transport to Haarlem Cancer Centre: $940
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $760
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,000
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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Hang in there, Johan. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
How is Merel doing now?
Praying for you, Johan. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Durgapur but we're thinking of you.
Stay strong, Johan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours.