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Standing with Skylar: a rare sarcoma treatment costs

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

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Wesley J. Cohen
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Savannah
Skylar was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in August. The oncology team at Savannah University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 3 weeks. Skylar is 45, worked as a cleaner at a hospital until August, 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 Savannah 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 $6,850 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,500 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,700 • Transport to Savannah University Hospital: $650 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Updates from Wesley

  1. Small update. $3,046 so far, I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. - Wesley

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($739 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Savannah: I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. We're at 26% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Nabirye Grace Mukasa

    Wishing you peace, Wesley. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings

    • Hùng Duy QuachPhoto verified

      So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out

      • Fen Xiu YangPhoto verified

        Praying for you, Wesley. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

        • Rose Uy

          keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

          • Patrick L. Williams

            Sending good thoughts. Wishing Skylar a smooth procedure and a full recovery

            • Mercy M. Mercado

              praying for you. Wishing Skylar a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

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