Help Mimi and Her Family with Medical Emergency in Canada

In September, my sweet mum, Mimi, suddenly fell seriously ill while visiting me in Canada from Japan. This led to two emergency surgeries, being hospitalised for 15 days, getting COVID during it, and diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer. This all happened to her without OHIP health insurance as a visitor.

Although she has minimal travel health insurance coverage, the unexpected events of medical emergencies away from home, along with the drop in our family’s income has led us to ask for support from our community and friends.

To support our mum, both Emi and I are currently taking unpaid leaves / cutting down on working hours. I have also delayed starting my university semester to care for Mimi. With both of us unable to work full-time, we are struggling to cover the necessary Canadian medical bills and living costs.

Once Mimi is back home in Japan, her cancer treatment including chemotherapy will take at least a year, and she won’t be able to work during this period.

How the Funds Will Be Used:

Medical Bills and Treatment Costs:

Including surgery and treatment fees, hospital stays, doctor visits, medications, rental fees for mobility aids, and rehabilitation fees etc not covered by insurance.

Transportation for Mimi, Emi, and Nao:

Plane tickets for Mimi to travel back home comfortably, and for Emi and I to accompany and support her.

Expenses to care for Mimi:

Support for daily living costs as we’ve taken significant unpaid leave to care for Mimi, who won’t be able to work for at least a year.

Any amount you can contribute will help us provide the best care for Mimi and keep our family afloat during this challenging time.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support. We are confident that Mimi will recover with the love and support from our community.

With Love,

Emi, Nao and Mimi