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Natasha's Breast Cancer Fight!

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Hello, my name is Natasha Danychuk and I'm 43 years old, I live in the small town of Southampton Ontario a proud part of Saugeen Shores.
Almost 5 years ago now my life completely changed. I went from being a stay at home step mom of 10 years to being alone and out in the work force again facing a whole new path ... Little did I know how new.
I ended up finding my new employment path as a local night shift taxi driver for Saugeen Shores Taxi and have been doing it ever since. 
3 years ago I had to under go an emergency hysterectomy due to 2 large tumours one on each ovary and my uterus was destroyed by endometriosis...I was lucky and we caught it before any treatment was needed and had everything removed leaving me out of work for 12 weeks. I muddled through and was able to hold my head above the bills barely.
This past June I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I underwent a lumpectomy and had one lymph node removed. I had my first chemo treatment last Tuesday and have another six rounds to go before starting radiation in London Ontario.
as I'm considered an independent contractor I do not qualify for any government assistance other then what is covered by Ohip, As I am so thankful we have such an amazing Heath care system my treatments are covered.
Unfortunately that doesn't help for my cost of living.
Rent , food, everyday needs , monthly bills etc. 
This is the first time in my life where I cannot hold my own and make it through over a year of unemployment and treatments with no income.
I come from a great loving family and we have always worked hard for what we have.
we r not a wealthy family and we are very small, they r my rocks my support system and my reason for being so positive through this devastating time.
I was told by a friend of mine about gofundme and decided that I need help and I need to ask for help.
The funds being raised will be used for transport costs, rent, food,everyday needs,and of course anything related to treatment and cost for staying in London etc.  I am doing this on my own as I am the one asking for help and am in need.
I have been without income since my lumpectomy July 5th 2016. I have exhausted all my own resources and am slowly falling behind in my bills. So any funds are needed and appreciated as soon as possible.
I am not one to do this sort of thing but I have no choice and no other options. 
Any local people know who I am and I take great pride in my cab, I took the night shift to help ensure safety on our streets and our younger generations arrive alive and drink responsibly.
Any donations received will be used appropriately and with great gratitude. To know that strangers may have the kindness in their hearts to help a lone little taxi driver from a small town humbles me as much as being diagnosed with breast cancer. I don't think one can explain how hard it is to be faced with such a disease. The mental and emotional stress can be debilitating let alone the physical changes one faces. Financial stress is just as hard and sometimes worse when faced with the fact u may not be able to maintain a small one bedroom apartment, my home , my safe place. 
I feel blessed in so many ways. I know it's going to be a long and very hard fight but I plan to fight! I won't let cancer win and I will do everything in my power to bring more awareness and knowledge to anyone I can about breast cancer. 
I would like to thank everyone now for taking the time to read my campaign and take precious time from your family and schedule for me. 
I also would like to thank anyone who feels the kindness in their hearts to donate and help my financial fight against this horrible disease that effects so many of us!
i do not have the words to express my gratitude and humbleness having to fight this fight! 
Thank you, God bless every single one of you!
you are all heroes and Angels! 

Live for today...Hope for tomorrow! 
Natasha Danychuk

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Natasha Robinson
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Southampton, ON

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