Standing with Riccardo: acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment costs

Riccardo was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in January. The oncology team at Verona Regional Medical Center has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in April. He will be away from work for about 7 weeks. Riccardo is 29, worked as a tailor until January, 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 Verona 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 his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $5,600 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,900 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $450 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,250 Thank you for reading my story. - Mario