​"Hi everyone, my name is Andrea. I am writing this because I have reached a breaking point and realize I can no longer carry this burden alone.

​So far, 2025 has been a year of relentless physical and financial battles. It started with rotator cuff surgery, a difficult procedure that left me physically sidelined. While I was still in the middle of that recovery, I was hit with a second, terrifying blow: thyroid cancer. I am incredibly grateful to say that the cancer has since been removed, but the aftermath has been devastating. Because of these back-to-back health crises, I had to leave my job. Living on a limited income, I had no safety net to fall back on. The 'one-two punch' of these surgeries has created a financial emergency that I simply cannot climb out of on my own.

​I am currently facing extreme hardship. Right now, I am watching the mailbox with knots in my stomach, waiting for utility bills and wondering how I will keep the lights on and keep my housing stable. When you live on a limited budget, there is no room for error—and having two major surgeries in the first half of this year has pushed me past the breaking point.

​How your support will help:

I am asking for your help to create a 'bridge' so I can stay in my home and finish my recovery.

Your donations will go directly toward:

​Housing & Utilities: Paying urgent bills to ensure my home remains stable and the lights stay on.

​Medical Recovery: Managing the co-pays and costs associated with my cancer surgery and follow-up care.

​Daily Essentials: Ensuring I have groceries and can afford basic necessities.

​Asking for help is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, but I am at a place where I simply cannot do this by myself. Any contribution—no matter the size—makes a real, tangible difference in my life today.

​If you cannot donate, please consider sharing my story with your friends and family. Your kindness and support are what will help me get through this storm.

​With gratitude,

Andrea"