<div>Dear Community,
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>UPDATE 1/29/2024
</div>
<ul>
<li>Darlene underwent surgery two weeks ago. As part of the cancer treatment, she had a full hysterectomy to help limit the spread of cancer in her body
</li>
<li>She is recovering at home and still has several weeks of recovery to go.
</li>
<li>Many people have been reaching out and asking how they can support, and continuing to donate to this fund so that she can use the money for nourishment and self-care, is the best and easiest way to share your love and support.
</li>
<li>Thank you all for caring about our sweet Darlene!!
</li>
</ul>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Darlene Cordero, beloved friend, mother, and cherished leader in the wellness community, is facing a devastating diagnosis. 5 years after battling breast cancer to become cancer-free, she has just been newly diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer that has metastasized to her liver. Darlene will require extensive and expensive treatments to heal her body – and this will be a lifelong journey of healing.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>In her own courageous words, Darlene has opened up about her diagnosis and the journey ahead:
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><em>"If I told you I’ve had an easy life, I would be telling you a lie. But amidst the struggles, I have carried an inner sense that I was meant for more. From a young age, I knew deep down that my experiences did not define my true potential. This unwavering belief fueled my determination to lead with my heart and make a positive impact. I understood that regardless of the hardships, life would reward my optimism and resilience.</em>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><em>In 2018, as I celebrated my 40th birthday, I underwent a mammogram that revealed early-stage breast cancer called DCIS. Following a lumpectomy and radiation treatment, I embarked on a journey of self-reflection. This was a pivotal time when I reevaluated my health, relationships, and the impact I wanted to make through my work. I began prioritizing my well-being, delving into living by yogic principles, and making significant shifts toward a healthier lifestyle– shifts that have resulted in a clean bill of health from annual cancer screenings every year. Well, until recently.</em>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><em>Two weeks ago, as I felt abdominal pain, I visited the hospital thinking it was a pulled muscle from a spin class. Within 24 hours, I received the unimaginable news—the cancer had returned, and I was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer that had metastasized in my liver. It was a shock, and questions flooded my mind. How could this happen?</em>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><em>The past few weeks have been a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with fear, uncertainty, and profound gratitude to my friends (earth angels) and community. Despite the overwhelming challenges I now face, Cancer will not define me. This story is not just about me; it is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of community.</em>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><em>This is my story, but it is also our story—a testament to the tenacious human spirit and the boundless capacity for hope, resilience, and love. I hope to inspire others that face their own battles, reminding them that they are not alone. I embrace the opportunity to walk side by side on this path, inspiring and supporting one another as we compose the beautiful narratives of our lives with courage, grace, and unwavering determination."</em>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><em>Forever grateful,</em>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><em>Darlene</em>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>The road ahead for Darlene will be filled with various integrative therapies to fight this battle. The costs for these treatments will be high and she won’t be able to work as much as she would like or need to. Worrying about finances is the last additional stressor she needs. Let’s rally around Darlene and provide financial support to cover her living expenses, medical bills (not covered by insurance), travel and accommodations for her family (since she is on a different coast than her immediate family), and pet care.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a profound impact on Darlene's life. It will help ease the financial burden and allow her to focus on her recovery. Together, we can be the driving force that helps her navigate this difficult chapter with strength and hope.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Fundraising isn't just about financial donations; it's also about raising awareness. We kindly ask you to share this campaign with your friends, family, and social networks to help us reach a wider audience and maximize our impact. By spreading the word, we can bring more attention to Darlene's journey and inspire others to join us in supporting her.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Today, let us come together as a community to uplift and support someone who has spent her life uplifting and supporting others. Let's show Darlene that we are by her side, every step of the way, and that we believe in her ability to overcome this challenge with grace and ease.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Thank you for your kindness, compassion, and generosity. Together, we can make a difference in Darlene's life and be a source of strength and healing.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>With gratitude,
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Darlene’s Friends and Family
</div>

Anonymous

Eliza Staunton

Christina Vircillo

Manoj Dias

Rukhsana Khan

Emily Sandberg

Patricia Applegate

Danielle Nagel

Maria Zakariasen

Kimberly Hults

Maytal Geykman

Jillian Mackenzie

Meghan Scibona

Catie Case

Tanya Leon

Sarah Shivarani

Suzan Sumer

Manoj Amarawardena

Darlene's Healing Journey: Community in Action

Support urgent earthquake relief and past recovery in Venezuela.

Apoya la ayuda urgente tras el terremoto y los esfuerzos de recuperación en Venezuela.

platform

Platform is iOS

Android

Adyen Google Pay Development Audience

$opt_dummy_attribute

English only

Deprecate Stripe Legacy

dyn_template_ids

Adyen V6 Bene Transfer & MyMoney Campaign Organizers - test01

Bene transfer V6 and AdyenV6MyMoney Campaign Organizers - production

OneTrust next-app audience

fundCountryCode

NextDoor Share Option Users

Fundraisers with Reactions feature capability

fundCurrencyCode

US + Non-charity COs Only

locale

fund country is US and user language is English

personId

comms-internal-person-ids

Enhanced Story Experience Users

Suggested Goal Experience Users

user language is English and fund country: US, AU, DK, FI, IE, NO, SE, CA, GB; 

Poster share - new funds eligible (newest 9/18)

Streaming widgets beta user

paymentProcessor

3DS payment method

user language is English and fundCountry: US, AU, DK, FI, IE, NO, SE, CA, GB; 

currencyCode

Money Box Donation List Prompt Experiment Audience

GoFundMe Employees

ipAddress

Mark Rieth IP Address

Version 9.2.0 and above

Fund is in English speaking country

desktop

Android v12.11.0 and above

Platform is Android

paymentMethodType

checkoutType

Payment method type group to be vaulted on success

admin pr kit prod

EUR Donation Upsell

Share Text generation Skip Fundraiser

(prod) new funds eligible for amp12 (UGC gallery)

fintrac_cad_idv_form_v2 audience

paymentProcessorAccountId

fallback mode accounts

proCampaignId

p2p legacy startfundraising page

AMP24 New Funds Only PROD (DO NOT MODIFY)

Eligible for Profile Share Badge

countryCode

charityId

UKCharities

Federated Search Internal Testing

route.pathname community

US Donation Upsell audience 

Auto Thanks Feature Audience

International Only

fundId

braze fundraiser group 

Payment Identity Transfers ATO Risk Check (Targeted) - Production

Fundraiser Saved Payment Method Rate Limit Bypass (Production)

leaderboard-partner-id-audience-givepanel

Version 9.2.1 and above

AUD Donation Upsell audience

fundraiserCountryCode is US/EN

Active Fundraiser - Smart Default Cadence

DAF Internal

Vault on success card payment method

Platform is iOS v11.0.0 and above

Desktop users

Person ids

United States (US) users

allow yuno fundraisers for test

Mexico country code

Posters INTL

Support Comments Allowlist

NPO Profile Opted-In

iOS at or above 12.4.0

non-US recurring donors

Canada Campaign Owner Group

Fundraiser Without Meta Link

Scheduler payment tester gorup

charityCommunityId

Charities allow to be claimed unclaimed (PRD)

Canada (CA) users

UC Tipping v20250115 International

pymk_production_xplr_fe_team

Android at or above 12.2.0

Profile photo entry point audience

smart goals (fundraiser/manage) on test01

Activity Tracking v1 Beta Testing

start gfm intl allowed locales

Platform is iOS v11.2.0 and above

NPO upsell education category

unclaimed charities

prod_ach_audience

AI Chatbot Audience

amp13 only new funds (prod) (anyword auto)

UC Flow Enabled (Prod)

Payment Identity Beneficiary Verification - Production

shared notification bell audience

Custom users

ach frontend audience

Android v11.0.0 and above

Users Receiving Payments Paused Notifications

smart goals test01

Manage Coach - US English Organizers Only + new funds only

Team EGG - IP Address list

NPO recommendations prod

Fundraiser Without Instagram Deep Link

Native 11.4.0 and above

UC Tipping v20250107

checkout headers audience

ai_title_page

anyword

openai

control

manual_entry

userEmail

template_id

userId

fundUrl

isCharityCo

email

appVersion

shouldBucketIntoExperiment

isEligibleForProfileBadge

partnerId

donationCadence

isActiveFundraiser

isPartner

isMobile

npoProfileOptIn

fundIsLinkedWithMeta

hasSessionDonation

categoryGroup

isCampaignOwner

fundHasInstagramDeepLink

Native 11.3.0 and above

Native 11.4.0 and higher

New funds eligible - Video Sharing (PROD)

GB Donation Upsell audience 

Auto Thanks V3 Rollout Audience

Thank you V3 testing whitelist

isRecurringFriendly

Is Recurring Friendly

Excluded funds - Video Sharing

NPO upsell animals category

NPO upsell disaster relief category

Logged In Users

CH Donation Upsell audience

Android v10.6.0 and above

NPO upsell essential needs category

NPO upsell medical category

userCurrencyCode

Localized Currency

NPO upsell cancer category

v11.5.0 and above

testAudience

pathname

Survicate

appVersion is at or above 12.8.0

Non-charity fund

isChallengeFundraiser

challenge-fundraisers

Payment Identity Launch Verification - Production

New funds eligible - Posters v2

CAD Donation Upsell Audience

Braze Email Tester

NPO Profile Opted-Out

iOS App Version

hasKnownDonors

PYMK has donors

iOS v12.3.0 and above

Enter your donation forDarlene's Healing Journey: Community in Action