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Raymond's multiple myeloma treatment fund

12 rounds of treatment are planned at the Leeds Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇬🇧 Leeds, England, United Kingdom7,579 views
Christian D. Wheeler
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Leeds
Raymond was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in January. The oncology team at the Leeds Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in April. He will be away from work for about 3 weeks. Raymond is 36, worked as a hairdresser until January, 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 the Leeds Oncology Institute 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $10,350 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,750 • Scans and lab work: $1,100 • Transport to the Leeds Oncology Institute: $660 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $550 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,290 I hope life is good to you.
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Updates from Christian

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($4,417 in total) the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 22% funded and the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled.

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Raymond all day after reading this. - Port Harcourt”

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  • Damien Nicolas Dubois

    So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

    • Mason Newman

      So sorry you're going through this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

      • Shruthi J. Ramachandran

        Thinking of you, Christian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Katowice

        • Ibrahim Mazen Siddiqui

          You're not alone, Christian. It takes guts to ask. Well done!

          • Heloísa Amanda Pereira

            Stay strong, Christian. Shared it with a few friends.

            • Deepa D. Dubey

              Stay strong. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My neighbor in Quetta donated after I showed her your page.

              • Siri Anna Eriksson

                Sending love, Christian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Leeds.

                • Zinhle E. Ndlovu

                  Best of luck, Christian. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Leeds.

                  • Rafael W. Ibarra

                    Hope things get better soon, Christian. Hope you get there. All the best!

                    • Nkechi Wunmi Idowu

                      Hope things get better soon, Christian. Hope you get there. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too

                      $6,358 raised of $10,350

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