My name is Karla Rodriguez. I’m 42 years old, and the mother of two beautiful daughters who are my entire world (Vale 10 years and Ale 9 years). I never imagined I would be writing something like this, but life changed in an instant when I was diagnosed with leukemia.

Since starting treatment, I’ve been unable to work, and our lives have been turned upside down. I’m doing everything I can to stay strong for my girls, but right now, we’re facing an overwhelming and heartbreaking reality: the bills are piling up, the medical costs keep growing, and I’m struggling just to keep a roof over my daughters’ heads.

I have always been the provider, the protector, the one who made sure my girls never went without. It breaks my heart that my illness has taken that away from me. They’re trying to be brave, but they’re scared—scared of losing our home, scared of losing me. No mother ever wants her children to feel that fear.

We need help genuine, immediate help to get through this.

Your support will go directly toward lifesaving treatment, transportation to appointments, groceries, and the basic necessities, my daughters rely on every day. Every single donation, no matter the size, gives us hope and a little more time to breathe.

I’m fighting with everything in me because I want to watch my girls grow up. I want to be there for their milestones, their dreams, their futures. Your kindness could make that possible.

If you can donate or even share this page, please know that it means more than I could ever put into words. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you for giving us hope during the hardest battle of our lives.