Please support karla during this hard time

Hi everyone, I'm Briana, Karla’s oldest sister. I am writing to you today to ask for your help with what has become an increasingly serious medical emergency.

After months of seeking answers for the debilitating symptoms she has been experiencing, it is now confirmed that she has a rare and aggressively growing brain tumor. Much of her diagnosis is still evolving and remains to be determined, but what we do know is that it needs to be removed immediately. This tumor is now interfering with her eyesight.

The tumor has grown significantly in the last 6-8 weeks and is now not only occupying her skull base but growing down around the spine and wrapping around her spinal cord. This makes the operation significantly more complex. To further complicate matters, the tumor is also growing around important nerves that control vision, hearing, and speech.

Karla has a highly specialized surgical team assembling in Baltimore, preparing to navigate the complexities of her particular case. Surgery will cost between $150,000 and $250,000. To start.

Most of the collateral expenses will fall on Karla and my parents because their expenses are now compounded by their inability to work during this critical period so that they can be by Karlas side for her upcoming surgeries. The very last thing Karla and her loved ones should be concerned about is how they are going to be able to survive financially over the next few months. This is the beginning of a long journey for which Karla will need considerable support physically, emotionally, and financially.

As you can imagine, Karla and my family are dealing with the shock and uncertainty of this situation at this moment in time. I have promised to do whatever I can to help lessen the financial strain that they are facing so that they can all focus on what is most important, and that is Karla’s health and complete recovery. That's why I am asking you to please share and donate whatever you feel you can! Every dollar helps move us closer to our goal and will provide Karla with the urgent medical care and support that she needs.

We will continue to give updates as we get more information.