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Rebecca's early-stage lung cancer treatment fund

Rebecca is facing early-stage lung cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Mavis Mavis Baah
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Cape Coast
Rebecca was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in August. The oncology team at the Cape Coast Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Rebecca is 57, worked as a taxi driver until August, 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 the Cape Coast Oncology Institute 5 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $500 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $170 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $130 • Transport to the Cape Coast Oncology Institute: $85 • Scans and lab work: $115 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Updates from Mavis

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 91% funded and I made the first payment toward nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team.

  2. 71% there. the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled. Thank you.

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    “Blessings. Only $52 but hope it helps. - Pune”

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    “Hang in there. I'm in Newport, thinking of you.”

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    “Every little bit. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Essen”

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2.7(3 reviews)

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  • Hussein Karim Zaki🇫🇷Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Christopher P. May🇺🇸Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Stepan Stepan Makarov🇷🇺Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Tyler R. Holmes

    Thinking of you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Embakasi

    • Phương Thủy HuynhPhoto verified

      sending strength, Mavis. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We're a small family in São Paulo but we're thinking of you.

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