Support Gissell’s Fight Against Breast Cancer

Gissell, a devoted pet groomer, faces chemo and surgery; funds cover rent and meds

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Support Gissell’s Fight Against Breast Cancer

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Marley and myself, on my birthday, Feb 8th






My name is Edgar, and I am organizing this fundraiser for my cousin, Gissell Padilla. Many of you know Gissell as a compassionate pet groomer in Orlando who treats every animal with endless love. Gissell is a devoted animal rights advocate, a committed vegan, and lives with her beloved Marley, a 15-year-old doggie

Just a couple of weeks ago, our world changed. At just 33 years old, Gissell was diagnosed with Grade 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (Triple Negative Breast Cancer). The tumor is about 1 inch and is highly aggressive, with a high cell proliferation rate (Ki−67 of 25-30%).

Her treatment plan requires urgent neoadjuvant chemotherapy and immunotherapy (Keynote 522 protocol) followed by surgery. Because of the aggressive nature of this treatment, it is vital for Gissell to undergo fertility preservation before chemo starts to protect her dream of having children in the future.

While Gissell has health insurance, it does not cover the specialized medications required for fertility preservation. Furthermore, as a self-employed groomer, she will have no income while she focuses on her recovery. Your donations will help cover:

Immediate Medical Costs: Fertility medications not covered by insurance and treatment co-pays.

Living Expenses: Rent, food for her and Marley, and utilities during the months she cannot work.

Thank you for your overwhelming kindness and for giving Gissell the strength to fight and recover.

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Mi nombre es Edgar y estoy organizando esta recaudación para mi prima, Gissell Padilla. Muchos la conocen como una peluquera canina compasiva en Orlando que trata a cada mascota con amor infinito. Gissell es una defensora de los animales, vegana comprometida y vive con su querida Marley de 15 años de edad.

Hace poco, nuestra vida cambió drásticamente. A sus 33 años, Gissell fue diagnosticada con Carcinoma Ductal Invasivo Grado 3 (Cáncer de mama Triple Negativo). Es un tumor de 2.3 cm muy agresivo y con una alta tasa de proliferación celular (Ki−67 de 25-30%).

Su plan de tratamiento incluye quimioterapia neoadyuvante e inmunoterapia (protocolo Keynote 522) y cirugía. Debido a la intensidad de este tratamiento, es vital que Gissell realice la preservación de sus óvulos antes de comenzar la quimioterapia para proteger su sueño de ser madre en el futuro.

Aunque Gissell tiene seguro médico, este no cubre los medicamentos necesarios para el proceso de fertilidad, y como trabajadora independiente, no tendrá ingresos durante los meses de tratamiento. Los fondos se utilizarán para:

Gastos médicos inmediatos: Medicamentos de fertilidad no cubiertos y copagos.

Sustento básico: Alquiler, comida para ella y Marley, y servicios públicos mientras no pueda trabajar.

Gracias por su generosidad y por darle a Gissell la fuerza para luchar y recuperarse.

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Edgar Rotundo
Organizer
Kyle, TX
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