Though recent events regarding migrant workers have brought out the ‘NIMBY’ syndrome in some Singaporeans, they’re still a part of our society, and we should help them where we can.
ItsRainingRaincoats, a migrant-worker-focussed non-profit organisation shared a post to Facebook on Monday (8 Jun), calling for donations for a worker’s chemotherapy treatment.
His employer apparently approached the organisation last week, asking for help with his employee’s situation.
The man in question, Mr Rasu Ravi, has worked in Singapore for 5 years, wrote ItsRainingRaincoats.
He’d previously undergone surgery on 13 May to extract the tumour, but due to its position, only 40% of it could be removed.
60% of the tumour still remains, and he needs chemotherapy to treat it before he can return home.
The post also wrote that once his treatment is complete, Mr Ravi won’t be able to continue working in Singapore anymore.
On top of the chemotherapy and medical bills he racks up, he has to take care of his parents, too.
To support him through this unimaginably difficult situation, ItsRainingRaincoats and his employer set up a campaign page for him on Give Asia to help raise funds for his medical treatment.
According to his Give Asia page, his medical treatment has cost him around $50,000 so far, which excludes his ongoing chemotherapy treatment — this is anticipated to cost $25,000 more.
Even with assistance from his employers and $15,000 from insurance, there isn’t enough to cover the costs, so they’re turning to the community and the public for support on this.
All funds raised will be managed by Giveasia Kindness, and used to pay off his medical bills.
So far, only $6,500 of the $50,000 goal has been raised. Though it’s a difficult time for many of us due to Covid-19, any amount will help. You can do so here.
Not to worry if you can’t donate, for you can spread the word by sharing the link too.
Hopefully we can raise the funds that Mr Ravi needs.
Featured image adapted from Give Asia.
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