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Rina's a rare sarcoma treatment fund

Supporting Rina through a rare sarcoma: medication, transport to Dhaka University Hospital, and living costs while She can't work.

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Rima Puja Sikder
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Dhaka
Rina was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in September. The oncology team at Dhaka University Hospital has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 7 weeks. Rina is 48, worked as a primary school teacher until September, 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 Dhaka University Hospital 3 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 $1,400 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,150 • Scans and lab work: $135 • Transport to Dhaka University Hospital: $115 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

Updates from Rima

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 20% funded and I made the first payment toward transport to Dhaka University Hospital.

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    “Wish I could do more. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Kingston”

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    “Good luck. My mother told me about this one. - Epe”

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    “Happy to help. My colleague told me about this one. - Tampa”

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  • Anwar Kamal Bakr 🇬🇧 · $25

    “Thought of Rina all day after reading this. - Manchester”

  • Anonymous 🇵🇱 · $25
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  • Xiang Cheng Ma 🇺🇸 · $53
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  • Gaurav J. Walia 🇮🇳 · $100

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2.6(5 reviews)

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  • Ethan Laurent Garcia🇫🇷Verified helper
    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.

  • Sita M. Grewal🇮🇳Verified helper
    Amazing support system

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Hanna Johansson🇸🇪Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Yoav Benny Efrati🇮🇱Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Châu Quyên Do🇺🇸Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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  • so sorry you're going through this, Rima. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

    • Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Dhaka.

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