Save My Diabetic Alert Dog
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We are beyond grateful for every penny, nickel, and dime, seriously ANY amount helps. But trust me when I say I understand what it's like to 'not have a pot piss in' so even a 'SHARE' would absolutely mean the WORLD!
Each day I remind myself to look for even the tiniest thing to be grateful for.....and today, I am grateful for YOU. I am grateful whether or not you donate or share. I am grateful for the time you have taken out of your life just to read this message.
It is with a heavy heart, and eyes filled with tears, as I create this page.... Asking for help is, by far, one of THE HARDEST things I've ever had to do. It's taken me over a month to get here but it's time to swallow my pride, for the sake of my best friend's life, and reach out for your help.
Apollo is my 3 yr. old Diabetic Alert Service Dog.
On February 18th Apollo was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma. This news brought on an unexplainable rush of emotions as I tried to wrap my mind around what the rest of his life (and mine) was going to entail and the rough journey we were both about to embark on.
Apollo is more than just my canine companion, he is my lifeline serving me every single day.
Shocked does not even begin to describe everyone's immediate reaction. Even the Vets were confused as to how such a young, HEALTHY pup could develop such a harsh canine cancer.
Anyone who has met Apollo, knows he could fill a room with his abundant energy and big contagious smile, and he truly is a puppy at heart.
Between weekly check-ups at the Vet, 2 hours drives (each way) to the University of Florida, every week, for chemotherapy, and the medication it takes to help keep his immune system strong, it comes to not much surprise that within a month I managed to run through my savings, max out my credit cards, and now am having to seek additional funds to continue his treatment and get him to remission.
I would do anything and everything it takes to ensure the quality of my pup's life, I tried everything to find as many alternate solutions to healing him of this illness. After hours upon hours of research and phone calls, it seemed Chemotherapy was going to be the closest thing to a guarantee he'll see remission.
It was only a matter of (little) time before the cost of his care would start to take its toll....
I live a pretty simple lifestyle with 99% of my focus being on working hard for what I have. I take pride in the amount of responsibility I've taken on at a very young age, and the hurdles I've overcome to get me here. Apollo is my little buddha that has taught me so much about my adult self. And I know life has something truly beautiful in store for him and I.
Even through the side effects he endures from the Chemo, he continues to serve me 24hrs a day as my Diabetic Alert Service dog. And I truly believe he was put in my life for even a much higher purpose.
Being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes has by far been one of the hardest daily struggles the past 10 years of my life. 3 years ago, my health was heading in a downward spiral. Knowing what my life (or lack thereof) was forecast to be if I didn't change my way of managing my disease, I was quickly reaching a point of giving up and saying "whatever happens happens..." I must say, that Apollo came into my life at a time that I needed him the most, and I consider him to be one of the greatest blessings life has bestowed upon me.
Anyone who knows me personally, can agree that life has thrown me some pretty tough curve balls but I always end up fighting my way through to see the light at the end of the tunnel. And I don't intent to stop here.
This life is a process of learning and there are endless lessons to be learned!!
"At the end of the day, all you need is hope & strength.... HOPE that it will get better, and STRENGTH to hold on until it does..."
We are beyond grateful for every penny, nickle, and dime, seriously ANY amount helps. But trust me when I say I understand what it's like to 'not have a pot piss in' so even a 'SHARE' would absolutely mean the WORLD!
Seeking any help I can get to save Apollo's life... so that he can continue to save mine.
With lots of love,
Delia & Apollo
Each day I remind myself to look for even the tiniest thing to be grateful for.....and today, I am grateful for YOU. I am grateful whether or not you donate or share. I am grateful for the time you have taken out of your life just to read this message.
It is with a heavy heart, and eyes filled with tears, as I create this page.... Asking for help is, by far, one of THE HARDEST things I've ever had to do. It's taken me over a month to get here but it's time to swallow my pride, for the sake of my best friend's life, and reach out for your help.
Apollo is my 3 yr. old Diabetic Alert Service Dog.
On February 18th Apollo was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma. This news brought on an unexplainable rush of emotions as I tried to wrap my mind around what the rest of his life (and mine) was going to entail and the rough journey we were both about to embark on.
Apollo is more than just my canine companion, he is my lifeline serving me every single day.
Shocked does not even begin to describe everyone's immediate reaction. Even the Vets were confused as to how such a young, HEALTHY pup could develop such a harsh canine cancer.
Anyone who has met Apollo, knows he could fill a room with his abundant energy and big contagious smile, and he truly is a puppy at heart.
Between weekly check-ups at the Vet, 2 hours drives (each way) to the University of Florida, every week, for chemotherapy, and the medication it takes to help keep his immune system strong, it comes to not much surprise that within a month I managed to run through my savings, max out my credit cards, and now am having to seek additional funds to continue his treatment and get him to remission.
I would do anything and everything it takes to ensure the quality of my pup's life, I tried everything to find as many alternate solutions to healing him of this illness. After hours upon hours of research and phone calls, it seemed Chemotherapy was going to be the closest thing to a guarantee he'll see remission.
It was only a matter of (little) time before the cost of his care would start to take its toll....
I live a pretty simple lifestyle with 99% of my focus being on working hard for what I have. I take pride in the amount of responsibility I've taken on at a very young age, and the hurdles I've overcome to get me here. Apollo is my little buddha that has taught me so much about my adult self. And I know life has something truly beautiful in store for him and I.
Even through the side effects he endures from the Chemo, he continues to serve me 24hrs a day as my Diabetic Alert Service dog. And I truly believe he was put in my life for even a much higher purpose.
Being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes has by far been one of the hardest daily struggles the past 10 years of my life. 3 years ago, my health was heading in a downward spiral. Knowing what my life (or lack thereof) was forecast to be if I didn't change my way of managing my disease, I was quickly reaching a point of giving up and saying "whatever happens happens..." I must say, that Apollo came into my life at a time that I needed him the most, and I consider him to be one of the greatest blessings life has bestowed upon me.
Anyone who knows me personally, can agree that life has thrown me some pretty tough curve balls but I always end up fighting my way through to see the light at the end of the tunnel. And I don't intent to stop here.
This life is a process of learning and there are endless lessons to be learned!!
"At the end of the day, all you need is hope & strength.... HOPE that it will get better, and STRENGTH to hold on until it does..."
We are beyond grateful for every penny, nickle, and dime, seriously ANY amount helps. But trust me when I say I understand what it's like to 'not have a pot piss in' so even a 'SHARE' would absolutely mean the WORLD!
Seeking any help I can get to save Apollo's life... so that he can continue to save mine.
With lots of love,
Delia & Apollo
Organizer
Delia Nichole
Organizer
Winter Park, FL