Hi… this is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write.

I’ve recently been diagnosed with endometrial cancer with atypical hyperplasia, now at Stage 4, and I need a hysterectomy to save my life.

But the truth is… this isn’t a fight that just started.

I’ve been battling reproductive health issues since I was 14 years old, when I was first diagnosed with cervical cancer related to HPV. That diagnosis came during a very difficult and traumatic time in my life, and it’s something I’ve quietly carried for years while continuing to move forward, build my life, and raise my children.

I’ve fought hard to get here. And now I’m being told I have to fight again.

My surgery is scheduled for mid-May, but if I can’t come up with the funds, it will be pushed to June 28th. The problem is… waiting is not safe. Every delay increases the risk to my health, and that reality is terrifying.

Even with private insurance, my out-of-pocket cost is $5,961, due upfront. I will also be out of work for several weeks during recovery, which adds even more pressure as the sole provider for my family.

I’ve always been the person who figures things out, who shows up, who takes care of others. Asking for help like this is incredibly hard for me… but this is bigger than anything I’ve faced before.

I’m scared.

I’m scared of waiting too long.

I’m scared of what happens if I can’t get this done in time.

But more than anything, I just want to be here for my kids. Healthy. Present. Alive.

This surgery is not optional, it is life-saving.

If you are able to donate, even a small amount, it truly makes a difference in helping me get this done as soon as possible. If you’re not able to give, sharing this means everything to me.

I’ve spent my life fighting to survive and to build something better for my family. I’m not giving up now, I just need help getting through this part.

Thank you for standing with me, supporting me, and helping me keep going.

With all my heart,

April