I’ve had a rough year and a half filled with health challenges. After months of battling with a muck of increasingly concerning symptoms and doctors who struggled to find the reasons why. I got a CT scan that identified a massive health issue.

They found a rare cancer growing inside of me: Stage 3 Neuroendocrine Cancer of the Appendix.

I had two surgeries within four months (Nov 2024 and Feb 2025) that separately discovered and staged the cancer. One of those surgeries was brutal. My incredible surgeon removed a chunk of my large intestine along with the cancer they found.

My health problems, unfortunately, didn't stop there -- nor did the endless symptoms like exhaustion and pain that left me in bed all day or severe GI problems. I was not able to open up a book and read until October 2025. I was diagnosed with Central Hypothyroidism (a pituitary problem) just a few months ago. Currently, I'm being tested for autoimmune diseases with a high suspicion of Crohn's disease. I also have immense dental issues that need to be treated.

It is very hard for me to ask for money, but I cannot do this alone. I have not been able to work aside from taking an odd job here and there. I know times are rough, but I'd really appreciate anything you have to give to supplement the immense medical costs.

Thank you. I'm sending my love.

Harper