Deidre Martinez

In June 2020, at 33 years old, Deidre was diagnosed  with  Stage 2 triple-negative breast cancer.  It was hard enough to get the diagnosis of cancer but than to find out that  Triple-negative is an aggressive form of breast cancer makes it that much more devastating .   

Prior to the diagnosis, Deidre worked full-time as a nurse. 
When the pandemic started, Deidre was stationed on the COVID floor.   She attended to her patients with strength and compassion while taking every precaution to make sure her family wasn't exposed.  Before the start of chemo, Diedre was reassigned to another area of the hospital in order to maintain her health during the chemotherapy.

Deidre started chemo mid-July and will finish this round at the end of Sept.  Just recently, due to the side effects/low blood cell count from the chemo, she has  been unable to work.   I'm not sure if anyone first experiencing chemo is really prepared for the physical and emotional toll this has on a person.  The next round of chemo will begin  Oct 13th -Nov 24th.  Soon after this round of chemo is finished,  Deidre will have a double mastectomy.  Deidre still has a long road ahead.

Deidre's biggest supporters are her family. She has always and continues to make her time with her husband Richard and children, Isaac 14 and Gabriella 3, important and meaningful.  
  
If you are able to donate, it would not only help defray the costs of the medical treatments but also the day-to-day expenses.  Any amount would be greatly appreciated.   If you are unable to donate we still ask for your prayers as that too is greatly appreciated.

We know so many of you have gone through or are going through similar situations and our hearts go out to all of you.