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Unsure if this is allowed, but I’m getting desperate. One of my best friend’s mom recently got diagnosed with Stage 4 Thymoma cancer. I feel like the least I can do is share this post and ask for any contributions — anything helps, even just sharing it on your socials makes a big difference.

My friend and his mom didn’t grow up wealthy — in fact, for most of their life they had to share a 1 BR apartment until my friend graduated college. My friend had the goal of becoming his mom’s primary supporter (financially), but was unfortunately laid off from his job due to COVID. Recently, they flew back to his mom’s homeland, Thailand so they could be close to family during chemotherapy treatment — they don’t have any family members in America, just them two.

My friend set a target of raising $25,000 although chemo will cost upwards of $125,000...I’ve known them for now over 10 years and it breaks my heart to see them in this position. I’m trying my best to gather funds and donate every paycheck, but I’m asking for you to help me in this effort. I know it’s hard to donate to a stranger online, so if you feel uncomfortable with donating I totally understand. I’d also love to hear advice on how to best support him and his mom during this time. Her birthday is this Saturday and I plan on making a montage video of all of our childhood friends wishing her a happy birthday and to keep pushing.

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WHt about health insurance? Also depending on the drug that she is prescribed, pharmacy companies give coupons that take away like 95%of the cost. (Source:my mom has agressive stage 4 cancer)

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Wanted to post on here rather than DM in case someone like @KPMG1 wanted to say something (who later deleted their message).

Cancer survivor here. Honestly, offer them support but give them space. Everyone wants to help and keep in touch and know how you’re doing, but in reality there’s not much anyone can actually do to make things better with few exceptions (like providing financial support in some way if they need it). They’ll reach out when they’re ready. You might help them set up a private Facebook page to share progress/updates so they don’t have to respond to everyone individually which is exhausting.

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Thanks for the words. I think this is actually a really great idea. When the timing gets better I’ll pitch the idea to my friend to make a private social media account to not only share progress, but to keep it is as a memory book of these important moments.

You’re such a great friend!

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Haha thank you, but noooo I def have been a bad friend in the past and I’m working on becoming just a better person everyday. #growth

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