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Standing with Sani: a rare sarcoma treatment costs

4 rounds of treatment are planned at Onitsha University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇳🇬 Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria216 views
Sani Bello Okonkwo
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Onitsha
In September I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. My oncology team at Onitsha University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 5 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 54, I worked as a shop owner until September, and I have been the main earner for my household. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to Onitsha University Hospital 5 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly. My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $1,150 goes: • Transport to Onitsha University Hospital: $65 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $630 • Household costs while unable to work: $280 • Scans and lab work: $175 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Sani

Updates from Sani

  1. Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($77). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($87). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Quick update: $87 raised so far (8%). I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Sani

  • Bukola Nwachukwu 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Lúcia Sandra Peixoto 🇧🇷 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $10
  • Eva Anna Wallin 🇸🇪 · $29

    “Thought of Sani all day after reading this. - Stockholm”

  • Anonymous 🇪🇸 · $48

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  • Sending good thoughts, Sani. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.

    $162 raised of $1,150

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