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Ronaldo's stage 2 breast cancer treatment fund

Supporting Ronaldo through stage 2 breast cancer: medication, transport to the Rio de Janeiro Oncology Institute, and living costs while He can't work.

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Edilene Fabiana Barros
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Rio de Janeiro
Ronaldo was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in July. The oncology team at the Rio de Janeiro Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Ronaldo is 29, worked as a nurse until July, 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 Rio de Janeiro 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 his shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $3,250 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,200 • Scans and lab work: $310 • Transport to the Rio de Janeiro Oncology Institute: $220 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $170 • Household costs while unable to work: $350 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Edilene
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Edilene

  1. Quick update: $1,469 raised so far (45%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($874 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Rio de Janeiro: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 15% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Saga Holmgren 🇸🇪 · $48
  • Laiba Zoya Siddiqui 🇵🇰 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇨🇴 · $10

    “Sending love. Small amount but sent with love. - Envigado”

  • Waylon R. Cohen 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Pedro J. Rodriguez 🇵🇭 · $5
  • Michele Riccardo Orlando 🇮🇹 · $50

    “Get well soon. Thought of Ronaldo all day after reading this.”

  • Imran W. Fortuin 🇿🇦 · $10
  • Danjuma Jide Lasisi 🇳🇬 · $100
  • Liliana A. Haynes 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Chang-min Dong-hyun Min 🇰🇷 · $50

    “Hang in there. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Daegu”

  • Raúl W. Rojas 🇪🇸 · $200
  • Rajeshwari W. Rao 🇮🇳 · $75
  • Caleb F. Morales 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Dustin N. Li 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Andrew Franklin 🇦🇺 · $50
  • Hadi Wawan Hutapea 🇮🇩 · $100
  • Charlotte P. Pickett 🇺🇸 · $64

    “All the best. Hope the September deadline works out. - Los Angeles”

  • Samina Tayyaba Lodhi 🇵🇰 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Kelechi Nonso Nnamdi 🇳🇬 · $100

Reviews

4.0(6 reviews)

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  • Liya Senait Haile🇪🇹Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Ignacio G. Muñoz🇺🇸Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Iman Sara El-Sayed🇪🇬Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Gabriel N. Thornton🇺🇸Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    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.

  • Noel N. Soriano🇵🇭Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    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.

  • Fatema Runa Bose🇧🇩Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Amol Gaikwad

    Take care, Edilene. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 23 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

    • Gabriela L. Chávez

      Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Bergamo so I could bring a meal. Love from Springfield

      • Henry Yinka Zakari

        Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Rio de Janeiro

        • Grace Wambui Lyimo

          Hope you get there. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Rio de Janeiro

          • Yaw Edward Abdul

            Thinking of you and your family, Edilene. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

            $2,598.50 raised of $3,250

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