My name is Addie Gay and I was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (a form of breast cancer) right before Thanksgiving in 2025. I am four months in and things have started to get rough financially. I have had a bilateral mastectomy with lymph node removal. It has definitely been mentally and emotionally challenging as well as physically. I have started therapy for frozen shoulder recently. My movements are limited. I will have to take tamoxifen and endocrine therapy for several years. In the future, I will also have my ovaries removed. My mind, body, and spirit have changed in so many ways since this started four months ago.

Today I decided to see how GoFundMe could help. I am unable to return to work for at least another month. The financial stress is starting to take a toll. I can't rush my healing or put a hold on finances. Copays and bills are a part of life. I'm stressed and worried but at the same time grateful and so thankful for prayers and any type of help.