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My name is Amanda. I’m a 37-year-old mother of 2, and this has been an absolutely brutal year. Even though I hate to do this, I know without help I don’t know how I can make this work anymore. On my birthday on Jan 10th of this year, I found out that I had a mass that was wrapped around my intestines and would have to go through treatment and have surgery. We did chemo in March that was very hard on my body. In total, I’ve been through 7 surgeries this year, had multiple massive infections, and spent long weeks in the hospital. I recently found out that I have a mass in my lung and my liver and will be having a PET scan on 11/25. I was told when we get the results, we’re going to have to make some very difficult decisions very quickly. Because of being sick, I haven’t been able to work and have had to either pawn or sell everything of value I have just to pay for basic things, including my grandmother's ring, my iPad, my laptop, and countless other things.

I also am constantly having to drive to Dallas for doctor’s appointments and to see my kids, and my car is literally on its last leg. I got this car in my divorce, and my ex was all too happy to give me a car that he not only hadn’t fixed correctly but also knew wasn’t safe and I would be unable to have repaired. It literally took almost 4 years just for me to get it registered because he filled out the title fraudulently and knew it would be impossible for me to get it done.

I’ve tried so hard to handle everything and do my best because I know there are so many struggling, but I don’t know how to make this work anymore. As much as I just want to give up, I know that’s not an option because I have 2 beautiful kids that I have to be here for. With the holidays quickly approaching, my son’s 18th birthday, and now being in the fight of my life yet again, I desperately need help to be able to take care of even just some basic needs.