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Sergio's stomach cancer treatment fund

Sergio is facing stomach cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Claudia C. Macías
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Buenos Aires
Sergio was diagnosed with stomach cancer in November. The oncology team at Buenos Aires Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in January. He will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Sergio is 41, worked as a bakery worker until November, 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 Buenos Aires Regional Medical Center 4 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 $3,000 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,950 • Scans and lab work: $430 • Transport to Buenos Aires Regional Medical Center: $150 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $80 • Household costs while unable to work: $390 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Claudia

Updates from Claudia

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,021 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 38% now ($1,133). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($723 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Helped when no one else could

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    Great help in a difficult time

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  • Shared it with a few friends. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

    • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Toronto.

      • Hope it all works out, Claudia. Looking forward to the next update.

        • Keep going. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Mandeville so I could bring a meal. God bless

          • Adrian WellsPhoto verified

            Sending love. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out.

            • Wishing you peace, Claudia. Get well soon. God bless.

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