Hello everyone,

I'm Shahin - Amanda's husband, purveyor of snacks, ill-timed jokes, and number one fan. Some of you may remember the incredible fundraiser initiated by her sister Amy when Amanda first received her unexpected cancer diagnosis. Amy wrote of Amanda's resilient spirit, her role as a beacon of light to many of us, and of her bravery as she faced a unilateral mastectomy and the unforeseen challenges that followed.

Amanda prepares to close the second chapter of her journey as she finishes chemotherapy next week. The next phase awaiting her is a rigorous year of infusion-based hormonal therapy, marking the third chapter of her fight against breast cancer.

The love, generosity, and support we've received from the initial fundraiser has kept our spirits and resolve afloat. The funds have been an immense relief, allowing us to navigate through post-surgery recovery and chemotherapy treatments.

Despite her yearning to return to work and see her beloved clients, she remains unable to work. Moreover, there's been a discouraging silence in response to our numerous applications for financial assistance.

It is difficult to admit, but the past month has posed exceptional financial challenges for us. These adversities have greatly impacted our financial stability and have taken an emotional and mental toll on both Amanda and me. The stress of financial burdens is a disquieting opponent, especially when matched with the anxiety brought on by everything else concerning Amanda's cancer fight.

In our fight to keep things afloat, I have recently resumed work and will be undertaking a second job in late September, coinciding with my return to the PhD program. While I'm grateful for these opportunities, they alone can't address the looming bills from the past nor the ones anticipated in the coming months.

It is with a humble heart that we reach out again, seeking your support to navigate this challenging chapter in Amanda's journey. Your generosity, whether it be in the form of donations, sharing this campaign, or keeping Amanda in your thoughts, will mean the world to us. Your support will help bring light and relief to our family and allow us to focus on Amanda's healing. Funds raised will be used to help us get out of the red, keep our utilities in service, reactivate my phone service, and ease the stress of gathering funds for rent/gas/and other living expenses.

We profoundly appreciate the community that's stood by us, reminding us that we're not alone in this fight. Together, we hope to bring the light back into Amanda's life, just as she has done for so many of us.