Hello, my name is Elijah and since late December, I have been battling an Embryonal Carcinoma cancer diagnosis. I have recently been notified that I will be undergoing chemotherapy, which will leave me out of work without pay from now until August-September, depending on how my body reacts to the treatment and other factors.

Unfortunately, this does not slow down the cost of living as I still have a lease, a car, 2 cats, and myself to look after. The loss of pay through my leave, combined with both the cost of living and cost of treatment, leaves me quite worried about how I will manage to stay on top of my obligations while at the same time managing my health. This has unfortunately led me to GoFundMe as a last resort option, to hopefully lighten the load looking forward. Although no donations are expected, every dime is greatly, greatly appreciated.

I am eternally grateful for my friends, family, and doctors who have supported me since my diagnosis, and to everyone who continues to support me. A great coach of mine used to tell me to take everything with gratitude "Day by Day" and to this day that reigns true. To anyone who has taken the time to read this, I want to express my gratitude.