Hello, my story is but apart of a role in the life of my sister. She has always been a mother before she was, and she now has four young children. She has always sacrificed her needs and wants above others. As an avid observer, she has not truly lived outside of work and discipline. Unfortunately enough, she lost her husband whom passed in his sleep alongside her a couple years prior at 35. She is no stranger to tragedy as she had lost her brother through a unsolved murder and losing her father to a heart attack before she turned 16. We lost a brother a three years ago from bone cancer. Despite these deeply traumatic experiences she continued to care for her remaining 8 siblings, and now, her children. Her third child is on the spectrum and is low functioning She is working two jobs with little support.

She has recently been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer which has progressed to some of her bone regions. She is not able to maintain her rigorous work schedule, care for her children and pay for her costs of treatment. This initiative is to seek funding for her to take time to heal and manage her children's care. Our family is reaching out to the community to help support a mother of four with medical care, and monthly expenses so that she can support her children. Any contribution is appreciated and will be used to care for my sister and her children in this difficult time.