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Standing with Olumide: a rare sarcoma treatment costs
8 rounds of treatment are planned at Nnewi Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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Olumide was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in September. The oncology team at Nnewi Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 6 weeks.
Olumide is 27, worked as a shop owner until September, 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 Nnewi 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.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $1,700 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,100
• Scans and lab work: $240
• Transport to Nnewi Regional Medical Center: $95
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $65
• Household costs while unable to work: $200
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Aberdeen but we're thinking of you.
take care, Okechukwu. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Nnewi
Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 39 people at work
Thinking of you, Okechukwu. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Laval.
Sending love, Okechukwu. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.