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Parker's cervical cancer treatment fund

8 rounds of treatment are planned at Birmingham Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Raymond H. Foster
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Birmingham
Parker was diagnosed with cervical cancer in November. The oncology team at Birmingham Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in February. He will be away from work for about 12 weeks. Parker is 55, worked as a bus conductor until November, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Birmingham Regional Medical Center 4 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 his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $9,700 goes: • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $600 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,000 • Household costs while unable to work: $950 • Scans and lab work: $1,150 Thanks for being kind about this.
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Updates from Raymond

  1. Update from Birmingham: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 43% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,581 in total) I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,580 in total) I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Thought of Parker all day after reading this. - Lagos”

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    “Thought of Parker all day after reading this. - Quezon City”

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    “Good luck. Thought of Parker all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

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    “Be well. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Gujranwala”

  • Marcos N. Soto 🇪🇸 · $15
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  • Maricel B. Santos 🇵🇭 · $10

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  • Shelly-Ann N. Facey

    hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

    • Valentina Amanda Borges

      Get well soon. My neighbor in Ciudad de México donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

      • Abdul Rafiq Akter

        Sending strength, Raymond. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

        • Lucy M. Thompson

          rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

          • Luana Gabriela Paiva

            Take care, Raymond. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings

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