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Standing with Athumani: colon cancer treatment costs

Supporting Athumani through colon cancer: medication, transport to Nakuru Regional Medical Center, and living costs while He can't work.

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Athumani Barasa
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Nakuru
In May I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at Nakuru Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in August. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 31, I worked as a taxi driver until May, 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 Nakuru Regional Medical Center 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 $1,550 goes: โ€ข Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $145 โ€ข Household costs while unable to work: $155 โ€ข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,250 I hope life is good to you.

Updates from Athumani

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($850 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Nakuru: the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled. We're at 38% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($197). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  • Khang Minh Ta ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Yulia Polishchuk ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $162
  • Yetunde Ngozika Uba ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $5

    โ€œAll the best. Small amount but sent with love. - Epeโ€

  • Christian Le ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5

    โ€œSending love. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Los Angelesโ€

  • Murilo Henrique Vieira ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $25
  • Oonagh O'Reilly ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $10
  • Wesley R. Johnson ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25

    โ€œEvery little bit. Shared with friends too. - Springfieldโ€

  • Ximena Walsh ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $25
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Alexandra Collins ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Arif Babu Roy ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50
  • Nirmala Sunita Regmi ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $10
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $58.50
  • Dylan T. Garcia ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $25

    โ€œHang in there! - Manukauโ€

  • Tara J. MacDermott ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $25
  • Ajay L. Kapoor ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $15
  • Emily F. Mahlangu ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $30
  • Olivia Watkins ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50

    โ€œGod bless. - Springfieldโ€

  • Danielle R. Harris ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ ยท $10

    โ€œBe well. From Mandeville with love.โ€

  • Rashmi G. Srivastava ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100

Reviews

2.3(12 reviews)

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    Made me feel heard

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Practical and effective help

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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Athumani.

    • Athumani BarasaOwnerAnswer

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team comes first ($145) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • wishing you the best. Wishing Athumani a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

    • So sorry you're going through this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless.

      • Any update on how things are going in Nakuru?

        • sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. Blessings!

          • get well soon. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

            • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Sukkur.

              • Thinking of you. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

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