MoneyMedical & healthCritical
Ruth's early-stage lung cancer treatment fund
Supporting Ruth through early-stage lung cancer: medication, transport to Fort Worth University Hospital, and living costs while She cannot work.
Anywhere in the world846 views
In September I was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. My oncology team at Fort Worth University Hospital has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 55, I worked as a nurse until September, 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 Fort Worth University Hospital 5 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.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $4,050 goes:
• Transport to Fort Worth University Hospital: $900
• Scans and lab work: $1,350
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $500
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,300
Thanks for reading all this.
Updates from Ruth
No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.
- Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $46
“All the best. From Thika with love.”
- Arianna Moran 🇨🇦 · $100
“Rooting for you. I'm in Brampton, thinking of you. - Brampton”
- Murilo João Ramos 🇧🇷 · $25
- Eugene M. Allen 🇬🇧 · $50
- Eduardo H. Ávila 🇺🇸 · $25
- Amanda Bianca Souza 🇧🇷 · $50
- Isabelle K. Tucker 🇺🇸 · $66.50
- Adhiambo Eunice Ssemwogerere 🇺🇬 · $25
- Bilal Qasim Nasser 🇪🇬 · $63
“All the best. From Giza with love. - Giza”
- Volkan Uğur Erdem 🇹🇷 · $50
- Javier R. Urbina 🇲🇽 · $20
- Josiah Freeman 🇬🇧 · $20
- Mónica H. Ibáñez 🇦🇷 · $25
- Ifeanyi Lucky Yusuf 🇳🇬 · $200
- Chamara Roshan Tennakoon 🇱🇰 · $20
- Kevin A. Lewis 🇺🇸 · $10
- Puja Indira Bista 🇳🇵 · $58
Reviews
2.5(2 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Went above and beyond
This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.
- Really cared about my situation
This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.
Questions & comments
Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.
Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.
Wishing you peace, Ruth. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.