Standing with Ayanda: acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment costs

Ayanda was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March. The oncology team at the Pretoria Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in June. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Ayanda is 31, worked as a taxi driver until March, 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 the Pretoria Oncology Institute 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 her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $3,150 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,900 • Scans and lab work: $470 • Transport to the Pretoria Oncology Institute: $180 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $155 • Household costs while unable to work: $445 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Zanele