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Money to buy a chemotherapy drug to fight brain cancer

About a month and a half ago I was diagnosed with a brain tumor (anaplastic astrocytoma), and I need to buy a chemo drug to live.

We found it because family and friends noticed my weird behavior. I also had lost my natural sense of optimism which made me think I was losing my mind.

After a Halloween visit to the emergency room, a surgeon successfully removed my tumor, and now I need to go through chemo and radiation.

My doctors want to treat me aggressively because I'm relatively young (44), and like most people, I have a lot to live for--a wife and two young sons.

But the insurance company won't pay for the $10,000 ($8,750 through FamilyMeds) chemo drug unless it comes back and get yet another step closer to death.

My boys would really like to have their Dada live and be with them for as many years as God will allow, and I and they would be very grateful for your support in helping me to fight cancer and live.

Thank you and love to all,

Rob.

***Donations will be made to Wish Upon A Hero Foundation's Paypal and Credit Card account. The Foundation will purchase the Chemo Drug directly from our corporate partner FamilyMeds who will ship it to Rob. Thank you for your support.***

Wish Info

  • Posted: Dec 11, 2009 7:23 am
    Granted: Dec 26, 2009
  • Member: robanaplastic
  • Member Since: Dec 10, 2009
  • Wishes Granted: 1 time
  • City: Collegevile
  • State: Pennsylvania
  • Country: United States
  • Type: Need
  • Wish is for: Self
  • Category: Education
  • Cause:
  • Views: 9095
  • Comments: 77
  • Follows: 15

60 Accepted OffersLast offer 40 months ago

*Guest offers are automatically accepted, and do not appear in the list below.

  • Sweetie112 40 months ago - Accepted!

    I know its not much but its all i have. i have put a little in your paypal

  • expectingmom 40 months ago - Accepted!

    In Honor of my grandparents whom we lost to cancer, I would like to send a small donation your way. I know you will get the meds needed but, I am sure you can use a few bucks for something else in the near future. God bless you and your family. Merry Christmas to you all and many more to come! Hope 2010 is an amazing year for you heathwise.

  • birdiesmom 40 months ago - Accepted!

    From one cancer survivor to another. May God bless your family.
    Renata

  • alicea 40 months ago - Accepted!

    Just added a small gift from our family. Good luck and Happy Holidays.

  • pln1201 40 months ago - Accepted!

    Our family is happy to help grant your wish with a donation of $1055.00 through PayPal.

  • RENERGY 40 months ago - Accepted!

    Rob, I'm happy to help fulfill your wish. This is my first wish that I've granted of many more to come. After you Beat Cancer I want to help you prevent it from ever coming back. Please ask for Ryan and visit www.beatcancer.org. Merry Christmas and never give up!

  • averymom 40 months ago - Accepted!

    Just donated $100 through WUAH with instructions for it to go for Rob's drugs. God Bless you all.

  • pburkham 40 months ago - Accepted!

    Just put some into paypal for you.

  • snowball93 40 months ago - Accepted!

    I did not have much left this month, but I gave all I had. I pray we can all work together to get you this medication.

  • betty00 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Praying you get your Holiday Miracle. Paypal sent!

  • animallover 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Rob, prayers,best wishes, and modest donation paypal Transaction ID: 8LA04770YX7771341

  • JesusSavedMe 41 months ago - Accepted!

    May Jesus use this website to provide many angels for you! Here's my humble offer. God bless and protect you! Lisa

  • markey1966 41 months ago - Accepted!


    Transaction ID: 8UD56238AE758735D

    I wish you all the best. God bless you.

  • abigailsmom 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Count us in too.... We can do this... Those Poop heads at the insurance company. Bah Humbug to them....Rob Prayers for you & your family. Merry CHRISTmas. (didn't put Rob on the transaction Paypal)Confirmation number: 438013721W061184K
    Blessings to you & your family. Debbie

  • wishmaster 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Count me in. I want to be part of a Christmas miracle too! Transaction ID: 7RB28582CT5994639

  • freshstart4meLD 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Please except this small donation in memory of my brother Matthew.

    Transaction ID: 76N573891F736360V

  • jobones33 41 months ago - Accepted!

    I just donated $20 through paypal! Transaction ID: 31T237262K9673712, good luck. looks like you are almost there!

  • kbouchar 41 months ago - Accepted!

    I donated $20 through paypal...transaction number 31641803PA422012A. I will keep you in my prayers.

  • jaleesasnanny 41 months ago - Accepted!

    I have added 10.00 transaction number is listed in my comments god bless your family

  • TYSHARSAUNTIE 41 months ago - Accepted!

    I wish prayers were enough to heal you. Please accept this in honor of my aunt Joan who we loss to lung cancer 4 years ago. God Bless and never give up the fight!!

  • JANMRP 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Wish Upon A Hero Donation to: robanaplastic
    Item# 477367 $10.00

  • td123 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Sent donation to your paypal account. Best of luck.
    Transaction ID #1N3989581H925000F

  • chemmy 41 months ago - Accepted!


    Transaction ID: 5SE84784AC6187937
    In memory of my Father In Law :) Good luck and wishes for a speedy recovery (and a better insurance company)

  • SusanKA 41 months ago - Accepted!

    I'm sending $10 to the Wish Upon a Hero Foundation and sending prayers for you and your family, too! Susan

  • petersmommy 41 months ago - Accepted!


    Transaction ID: 2JG99598M7444984V

    10 dollars in memory of my father, Peter Holmberg, who died at age 45. May you be with your children for many more years.

  • KearnsPI 41 months ago - Accepted!

    I can send $10. That's all I could afford right now. I wish it could be 100 times more! God bless you and I hope you have a Merry Christmas! Polly

  • jlovett83 41 months ago - Accepted!

    I was able to Donate $20. Good Luck Trans ID 4V625170CP814392X

  • madgab 41 months ago - Accepted!

    I had some money left over from buying some luggage that a hero gave me on here. Here is another $10.00.
    Transaction ID: 45D258415J6800523

  • CalebAndJadensMommy 41 months ago - Accepted!

    I pray that you will have a full and speedy recovery. May God's hand be upon you and bring healing to your body. Merry Christmas to you and your family! ~The Grahams
    $20 : Transaction ID #6CX53679BS473470K

  • 6timber 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Hi! I wish you a speedy recovery! Just added $100.00 to your paypal account in memory of my mother who also had a brain tumor.

  • Ivorymist1 41 months ago - Accepted!

    My son was diagnosed with a Brainstem tumor in Sept 2006. He was only 6! He had a craniotomy to remove the tumor. Although he did not have to have Chemo, this has changed our lives forever! I wish I had more to donate, but every little bit counts. You will be in my prayers! Stay positive and get plenty of rest! Paypal Transaction ID: 46080787B362706

  • Busybeejay 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Just made a donation In Memory of My Buddy Bud - Bud Moore.
    PayPal ID: 09G23410CX3591701
    May God Be With you!

  • themomma18 41 months ago - Accepted!

    pay pal trans #7R2435082F3049505S hope it helps a little

  • GantFamily3 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Hope all we had in our paypal $5.57 goes a long way for you, wish we had more to give. Merry Christmas you are in our prayers Renee, Rocio & Jessica Transaction ID: 8T8236423P4581224

  • tennis90 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Stay Positive. Here is $20 to help with the purchase of your treatment medication.

  • cherylo23 41 months ago - Accepted!

    I am new to WUAH and I am honored that this is the first wish I get to help grant. I added $20, wish it could be more. God Bless you and your family. I hope for you a total healing. Paypal Transaction ID: 8PA019059S1200912

  • CarlaDMG 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Best wishes for speedy recovery. Donation made Transaction ID: 2V827233V81983533. -- CarlaDMG

  • mfowler5 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Here is $10.00 more... I wish more than anything I had more to give. God Bless you and your in my prayers.
    Trans ID 6BV138023T636952N.
    Misty

  • Bill49 41 months ago - Accepted!

    It was my pleasure to add another $100.00. Transaction ID: 9AU398216X518170
    Have a wonderful Christmas, and many, many more.

  • alexthecat32 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Please accept my credit card donation of 10 dollars-Receipt ID 3811-0808-9364-3415 May God Bless and Heal You!

  • YESINDEED 41 months ago - Accepted!

    YESIWUAH would like to offer you $10. Many blessings.

  • pappuka 41 months ago - Accepted!

    have listed donations in comments,but forgot to click on grant.peoples generosity is wonderful to see,especially near the holidays when budgets get strained wtg!!

  • Lucca4me 41 months ago - Accepted!

    God bless you and your family. I have sent $50 through credit card.
    Merry Christmas and keep the faith. I'm a survivor too!

  • historynut 41 months ago - Accepted!

    I would like to donate $20.00 to this cause. I am a lung cancer surviver of over 4 yrs. I pray for you a speedy recovery and God love to surround you and your family now and in the future. historynut

  • JonnaLi913 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Confirmation number: 0JC16454389545220 / I have added $10 on your behalf. You are in my prayers

  • 46sko 41 months ago - Accepted!

    I will put $10 into your paypal account.

  • soblessed 41 months ago - Accepted!

    I pray for God's blessing to be upon you and that all your needs will be met. I really wish that I had more to give but I know that you will have all you need and more. I pray that you have a safe and quick recovery and for peace that passes all understanding. May God bless you over and over again and Happy Holidays!!
    Transaction ID #6S447608BT7314947

  • TheHappyJen 41 months ago - Accepted!

    I have exactly $10 on my paypal account. You need it more then I do ((HUGS))
    Transaction ID: 96C32158J15349241
    Praying for you and your family
    Jen

  • anniesangels2361 41 months ago - Accepted!


    Transaction ID: 1PT75062B3645231U Added 15.00

  • Lostsoule 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Just sent $10 via paypal Transaction ID: 2NF09708ES787692D
    I only wish it could've been more!

  • jhowlettzx7 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Done. Gladly. Sons need their daddy. You are in our prayers. I'm sure you know this already but NEVER underestimate the power of the mind and spirit to heal the body. It's an honor to join you in your fight. Here is $100.00.

  • QuietAngels 41 months ago - Accepted!

    In memory of the mother of one of our angels who this year was lost to cancer, and in honor of all those lost to this disease, we are honored to contribute to this cause in an effort to help save Rob. Transaction ID: 0HX67759H86771217
    Sincerely,
    The Quiet Angels

  • kimmay117 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Donation sent through Paypal, Confirmation number: 4EU376170S182611U
    My children & I will be praying for your total healing!
    Merry Christmas and God bless you!
    ~ Kim

  • monica 41 months ago - Accepted!

    It would be my honor to help this young man live!!! I will be mailing a check to The Foundation on Monday for $10.00.
    God bless. Lets get him well.

  • apayrollchick 41 months ago - Accepted!

    In loving memory of my beloved mother Martha Knight.
    Merry Christmas!
    Transaction ID: 10V10525PJ8937216

    :0)

  • charliesmom 41 months ago - Accepted!

    I have added $10.00 by PayPal.....CharliesMom

  • closed31111 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Walk On Foundation would like to provide $200 towards this wish. Merry Christmas!!
    Transaction ID: 0HH907182Y719304W

  • onewhocares 41 months ago - Accepted!

    I'd like to add $15 to this cause, praying that much more will be donated and that the needed medicine/treatment can be obtained without challenges. God be with all who can help, through donations or prayers.
    Transaction ID: 62M56575DE306643N

  • nightingayle 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Transaction ID: 8N421039G2978132D Here's my $10. May God bless you and your family.

  • rjd573 41 months ago - Accepted!

    Let me start this off.
    Transaction ID: 3LE24560VF2756301
    $10.00

Comments & Responses


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robanaplastic 40 months ago

Hello everyone who granted my wish and to those who could only send words of encouragement--I have to say that I have been completely astounded by the generousity of complete strangers on WUAH, and I am eternally grateful for your support of me and my family. One of the benefactor(s) who was matching your gifts to me saw how well it was going early on and agreed to buy the initial dose of Temodar, my chemo, which I have to say is an amazing drug. I have been on it for about a week, and except for the first night, I have not been sick at all from it at all--medical science is amazing. Thanks to all of you, I can now take the medication for it's full course, and if it's as specific to my cancer as it is tolerable, I'll be able to beat this thing handily. Having said that, the radiation is taking it's toll on me and I am tired from it, but also thanks to you, I'll be able to fight my cancer without being quite as "sick as a dog" as most traditional chemotherapies make people.

I just

reginastone 14 months ago

I am sorry I do not have funds to send your way but you have my prayers. BY HIS STRIPES WE ARE HEALED! in Jesus name, Amen!

taratravit 24 months ago

God be the glory!! Amen!! God is amazing!! God bless you and your family...You are in my prayers!

mrsbravo269er 27 months ago

your wish is marked granted but i will still like to add to it for your meds!
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theresa338 40 months ago

Hello! I am new to WUAH & think this Site is AMAZING!!!! I am so GLAD that You were able to get Your Wish granted :) Good Luck to You & Your Family! May God Bless You & hold You in His Healing Arms!

pampushky 40 months ago

I know how expensive Temodar is. If thre is any way you can get on Medicare, you will fid Temodar is fully covered.

Borninablizzard 40 months ago

I couldn't give much due to current unemployment. The number I gave represents the 18th letter of the Hebrew alphabet, chai, which means life. I am praying for a long one for you! (I am a friend of your wife's aunt in Baltimore.)

soblessed 40 months ago

Wow, I am so happy that you have reached the needed amount ,and WUAH members are still giving. This is such a blessing, thank you all so much for your kindiness.

LindaMcC25 40 months ago

In memory of my sister -- Rob, God Bless you and your family, keep praying and fighting!
(Item #: 477367, put through on a cc instead of PayPal so didn't get a transaction ID#)

cdryden1 40 months ago

Please accept this small donation towards Rob's expenses. God bless you!
Transaction ID: 6A8237628X545333E

ablefamily 40 months ago

to all the heroes on this web site, outstanding job. this is what it is all about , sincerely ablefamily

bandit6232001 40 months ago

i am so glad that you got some heros to help you with your wish, i so wish that i could help with this, but as many of you know i am dealing with the same thing with my husband. we will be praying for you and your family for a speedy recovery. May God Bless you and your family, Merry Christmas. Karen

carebear26 40 months ago

and amazing bunch of heros, thank god for you all and god bless you are,

mom2kids08 40 months ago

Prayers are going up for your complete recovery and remission, so you can enjoy your family for many years to come!!! God Bless and Merry Christmas!

ake07 40 months ago

WTG Heroes and the Wish Upon a Hero Foundation! What an amazing Christmas miracle. Merry Christmas! Enjoy your Christmas with your family. I am so very happy to see that this was granted. I only wish I would have been able to help.
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