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Standing with Thulani: cervical cancer treatment costs

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

🇿🇦 East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa946 views
Tshepo S. Jacobs
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East London
Thulani was diagnosed with cervical cancer in June. The oncology team at East London University Hospital has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in August. He will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Thulani is 43, worked as a farmer until June, 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 East London 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 his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,150 goes: • Scans and lab work: $410 • Transport to East London University Hospital: $250 • Household costs while unable to work: $490 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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Updates from Tshepo

  1. We're at 41% thanks to 8 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Update from East London: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Tshepo

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 4% funded and the plan for transport to East London University Hospital is now scheduled.

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  • Laxman Ramesh Bhattarai 🇳🇵 · $100

    “Be well. Thought of Thulani all day after reading this. - Dharan”

  • Da-eun Mi-young Kim 🇰🇷 · $100
  • Marcelo Sebastião Araújo 🇧🇷 · $5

    “Thought of Thulani all day after reading this. - Niterói”

  • Janet D. Wade 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Lisa Julia Hoekstra 🇳🇱 · $10

    “Thought of Thulani all day after reading this.”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $200
  • Farah Basma Saleh 🇲🇦 · $100

    “Every little bit. My neighbor told me about this one. - Casablanca”

  • Amira Lubna Zaki 🇪🇬 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $100

    “Happy to help. - Halifax”

  • Anna Zofia Michalak 🇵🇱 · $5
  • Mason F. Guerrero 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Thulani all day after reading this.”

  • Camila Simone Gomes 🇧🇷 · $9
  • Rekha G. Goyal 🇮🇳 · $25

    “Thinking of you. Thought of Thulani all day after reading this.”

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  • Simiyu Dennis Mutua🇰🇪Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    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.

  • Juan C. Uy🇵🇭Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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  • Karolina Karolina Kaczmarek

    Thinking of you and your family, Tshepo. Hope the doctors have good news

    • Julián RangelPhoto verified

      Best of luck. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Columbus.

      • Gaurav W. Gill

        Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Memphis.

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