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Standing with Mary: kidney cancer treatment costs

Supporting Mary through kidney cancer: medication, transport to Kasarani Regional Medical Center, and living costs while She can't work.

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya1,996 views
Lilian Naliaka Byaruhanga
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Kasarani
Mary was diagnosed with kidney cancer in July. The oncology team at Kasarani Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 10 weeks. Mary is 52, worked as a taxi driver until July, 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 Kasarani Regional Medical Center 2 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 $1,700 goes: โ€ข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $990 โ€ข Scans and lab work: $180 โ€ข Transport to Kasarani Regional Medical Center: $125 โ€ข Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $120 โ€ข Household costs while unable to work: $285 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

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  • Katerina Angeliki Papanikolaou ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $25
  • Juan J. Pascual ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50

    โ€œThinking of you. Thought of Mary all day after reading this. - Quezon Cityโ€

  • Walid Qasim Mansour ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $66.50
  • Jignesh F. Bhavsar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $200

    โ€œWish I could do more. My neighbor told me about this one. - Salemโ€

  • Yanti Indah Sitompul ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $100

    โ€œGood luck. From Yogyakarta with love. - Yogyakartaโ€

  • Hแบฑng Thanh Lieu ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25

    โ€œEvery little bit. My brother told me about this one. - Hanoiโ€

  • Alice B. Elliott ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $5

    โ€œThought of Mary all day after reading this. - Londonโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $25
  • Andreea Andreea Tudor ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $55
  • Usman Obinna Nwachukwu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50
  • Rizky Joko Firmansyah ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $100

    โ€œHope this helps. Thought of Mary all day after reading this. - Jakartaโ€

  • Aaliyah Cortez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Kimberly T. Howell ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $200
  • Anita G. Bedi ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $5
  • Prakash P. Bhardwaj ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Mercy C. Abad ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $30

    โ€œGod bless. Thought of Mary all day after reading this. - Quezon Cityโ€

  • Uma J. Shetty ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $20
  • Jayden C. Sutton ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Mihret Rahel Wolde ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $9.50

    โ€œHope it all works out. Been where you're, it gets better. - Hawassaโ€

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  • Sebastian Sebastian Wilk๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑVerified donor
    Professional and kind

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Jayden S. Myers๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Outstanding person

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Elijah A. Alvarez๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Professional and kind

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Yuna Rin Okamoto๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified donor
    Delivered on promises

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Mathilda Vanessa Albrecht๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Obinna Victor Afolabi๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Exceptional service

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Marisol A. Ortiz๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Outstanding person

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Niluka Deepika Wanigasekara๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified helper
    Exceptional service

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Wishing you peace, Lilian. Shared it with a few friends. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

    • thanks for sharing this, Lilian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together.

      • Jitra SukhumPhoto verified

        Rooting for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

        • good luck, Lilian. Hope you get there. I hope October is when things finally get easier

          • Nora JacksonID verified

            Praying for you, Lilian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up.

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