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Rima's multiple myeloma treatment fund
Rima is facing multiple myeloma and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇺🇸 California, United States786 views
In July I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. My oncology team at the San Jose Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 25, I worked as a taxi driver until July, 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 the San Jose Oncology Institute 3 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $4,300 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $710
• Household costs while unable to work: $2,400
• Scans and lab work: $1,190
Thank you so much.
Updates from Rima
Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($527). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.
- Bruna Maria Fernandes 🇧🇷 · $467
- Henrique Otávio Araújo 🇧🇷 · $79.50
- Daria Larysa Vinogradov 🇷🇺 · $50
- Ife Yetunde Gbadamosi 🇳🇬 · $32
- Renata Aparecida Carvalho 🇧🇷 · $25
“All the best. My brother told me about this one. - Londrina”
- Christian J. Rivera 🇵🇭 · $25
- Wendy Langley 🇺🇸 · $20
- Annelies Iris Van der Veen 🇳🇱 · $10
- Sade Esther Tijani 🇳🇬 · $10
- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $10
“Rooting for you. Thought of Rima all day after reading this. - Juazeiro do Norte”
- Eugene S. Li 🇺🇸 · $10
“Hang in there. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Orlando”
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Good luck. Wishing Rima a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Pittsburgh.