Dear friends, family, and compassionate strangers,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Kim, and I am reaching out to you with a heavy heart and a humble request for support.

In 2021, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer. Thankfully, I am still here today but am still struggling with medical bills and ongoing surgeries ,and cancer follow up appointments.

After my cancer diagnosis and during treatment, my husband, and love of my life who actually found my lump in my breast decided to leave me with absolutely no warning and with nothing. I found myself starting all over again at my age and with the struggle of my life. I have been struggling with mounting medical bills, supporting myself financially and emotionally through cancer treatment and surgery, navigating a divorce and trying to put myself back on track financially.

I am a hairstylist and work independently. This has become a very difficult burden while dealing with surgery and my on going medical issues.

As life has thrown unexpected challenges my way, I find myself in a difficult situation that I never anticipated. I have upcoming required surgery that's part of my cancer journey with a 6-8 week recovery time. My living expenses are significant as a single person with one income.

Unfortunately as a self employed hairstylist and the impact of being off work for recovery and not able to bring in an income for 2 months and no one else to rely upon. I am turning to this platform in an effort to ask for support. It is my last resort and very hard for me to ask as I am a very strong person and independent and have been very resilient over the years, especially with fighting cancer and a divorce BUT everyone has a breaking point and a story and I need help!!

I believe in the power of community and the kindness that resides in each of us. Your support can make a significant difference in helping me overcome these challenges and move forward with hope and strength.

My sincere thanks with whatever support you are able to give especially in the hard times that we are all dealing with.

Kim x