how much are you willing to give?

@ddaguno (3107)
Philippines
February 3, 2013 8:42pm CST
I want to give everything. I have posted previously about my bestfriend who was diagnosed with leukemia. She is supposed to have chemo but we havent gotten a schedule for her yet because we are still raising funds. I have contacted everyone who I think could help and some have sent their support while some just ignored my mails... I am certain they have read it because i sent it on facebook and they are very active there. anyway, I understand if they have nothing to give... i feel a bit bad that they are so unconcerned but i know they have worries of their own too. What I feel bad about is that I can give so little. I want to be able to give more financial support but as of this time I have very limited resources. I cant exhaust all my funds, otherwise my business will suffer. It is so frustrating! Have you ever been in a situation like this?
3 responses
@lowloy (316)
• United States
4 Feb 13
is there a cancer support agency or the local red cross that can be of assistance. if they can not help directly maybe they have ideas that would help you with your cause. in the usa we have the leukemia society of america which periodically holds marathons for running and biking in which businesses sponsor the participant. the business sponsors so much and on a singlet their logo is placed for people to witness that they are supporting local charities, which in turn brings finances back to them from the people that noticed their giving. i wish you luck in your collections and for your friend who has cancer.
@ddaguno (3107)
• Philippines
4 Feb 13
I searched the net and found an adult leukemia foundation here in our country. I have sent them an email but have not received a reply yet. Would I be pushy if I try to contact them again? We do have Red Cross but i am hesitant to approach them since our country has faced devastating typhoons recently and I know they are exhausting their funds to help those who were struck by calamity. Thanks for your well wishes. Kindly include her in your prayers pls.
@lowloy (316)
• United States
4 Feb 13
it is not pushy to contact agencies again and again that is what they are their for. the red cross is also a resource center to help you in your search for funds. they won't mind you asking them for resources. they will not help fund you for cancer aid, but they will help you find resources that would. give them a try for agency contact information. i am sure they would be honored to help.
@ddaguno (3107)
• Philippines
5 Feb 13
The gov from their province contacted them earlier and said that his daugther also had leukemia but is better now. He also gave them a moderate amount to help with the hospital bills. For now, it seems that the help we got from the govt may be enough for this 1st session of chemo but im still going to try to reach that foundation to ask for help and prayers. Thanks for giving me a boost of confidence
@BriannaM (18)
• New Zealand
5 Feb 13
I can't say I have ever been in your situation. Which country do you live in? I blame the government for situations like yours. It is so unfair on some people :( In my country, everyone is entitled to free medical care, and we get it too. I have had a friend with leukaemia, so I know what that's like. But she got all the care she needed immediately. I am so sorry for you :( I really wish I could do something to help! Maybe you could set up a fundraiser or something? Ask the community and local businesses to donate some money? I hope that some good luck comes your way. This is a terrible situation. :(
@ddaguno (3107)
• Philippines
5 Feb 13
I am rom the Philippines and it has been promised by a lot of politicians that people will get free medication... bla...bla...bla... They're good when it's election time... most of them disappear after. We did get some help from the gov and an agency from the govt, but we dont know if we will continue to get them for the next eounds of chemo
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
4 Feb 13
Hi ddaguno Yes, I have been in such bad times too. Like last year, when my only aunt was diagnosed with some brain tumor and they needed money. You and many (and almost all in my real life world) know that I am unemployed and have my own illness to battle with. But still I managed to give some financial contribution to them. Thankfully, the surgery never happened and she is now recovering on medicines. I was able to convince the family against the surgery as doctors had said that she has only 1% survival chances given her health and complexity of the surgery. But then dear, I personally feel that it is always not the financial help that is needed. There are so many other ways to contribute too. Like the biggest is - to stand by them and help them ease the pain,ease the mental condition and raise a hope and willingness to survive through is also important. We all have our constraints dear and it is just how we are able to utilize the resources which we have in the best possible way in such situations. I even could not go to meet her daily due to my own illness but I did ensure to talk to her over phone and be present there with her whenever I was feeling a little better. I am proud and so happy to be your friend here at MyLot. You are a really great friend who can help and stand by your friend in times of need. I would suggest that you also do some searches on Internet as I have read that basil leaves are somehow effective in controlling the cancer (maybe leukemia too) and they are doing some researches in this area. Maybe it can help. I pray for the wellness of your friend dear one.
@ddaguno (3107)
• Philippines
4 Feb 13
i will include your aunt in my prayers Sid. I hope she recovers. It's really hard when we cant help a lot financially, we feel sort of helpless but you are right. it not only through financial means that we can help. My Mom has also been encouraging me and telling me that I should just continue what I'm doing. I didnt tell my friend that I gave funds for her operation and that I asked our friends to help too but she texted me earlier and said thank you for being always there for her... it made my heart jump . Thank you also for being my friend here Sid. You are one of the reasons I keep going back to this site. I read that broccoli is really good against all sorts of cancer but the problem is she could bit on it because of her swollen gums... I gave her guyabano capsules instead and bought her a box of guyabano puree along with my prayers... I really hope it would help her get her miracle.