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Standing with Kennedy: stage 3 ovarian cancer treatment costs
Kennedy is facing stage 3 ovarian cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Kennedy was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in June. The oncology team at Flint University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in August. She will be away from work for about 5 weeks.
Kennedy is 45, worked as a bus conductor until June, 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 Flint University Hospital 3 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 $3,400 goes:
• Transport to Flint University Hospital: $950
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $700
• Scans and lab work: $1,750
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Randall
Update from Flint: the plan for transport to Flint University Hospital is now scheduled. We're at 68% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($678 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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hope things get better soon, Randall. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Guadalajara this morning. Greetings from Guadalajara.
keep going. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best.
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Wish I lived closer to San Francisco so I could bring a meal. Take care.
take care, Randall. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 25 people at work. God bless
Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Blessings.