Help Maria Fight Stage 4 Cancer

Hello everyone,

It's with an open heart that I share the story of someone incredibly dear to me, my friend Maria.

Maria is more than just a co-worker or friend. She is the kind of person who gives her all to everyone around her - her family, her clients, and her team. Over the past 8 years, I have had the privilege of working alongside her and witnessing firsthand her kindness, wisdom, and leadership.

Maria is the lead esthetician at Hand and Stone in Wellington, FL and she is the heart and soul of the team. She has mentored many of her colleagues, guided them through challenges, and brought light and warmth to every room in the spa. Her knowledge of skincare is unmatched - but it is her compassion and dedication that truly set her apart.

Outside of work, Maria is a proud and loving grandmother of 7 beautiful grandchildren. Her greatest joy is spending time with them - playing, laughing, and making memories with them. She is the kind of grandma every child dreams of having.

But today, Maria is facing one the hardest fights of her life.

She was first diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2008 and has spent the last 16 years courageously battling this disease through surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation. Sadly this year, the cancer has returned. Maria has now been diagnosed with Stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) - a very aggressive form of cancer.

She is currently undergoing intense chemotherapy and radiation. As a result, she is unable to work. Her focus now is solely on healing, fighting, and spending as much time as she can with her family.

This is where we are asking for your help.

The cost of treatment, medication, and basic living expenses is overwhelming. Without the ability to work, Maria and her family are under immense financial pressure. Every donation, big or small, can help relieve the burden and give her the chance to focus entirely on what matters most: her health and her loved ones.

If you have ever met Maria, you know how much she pours into others. Now it is our turn to pour love and support back into her life.

Please consider donating or simply sharing this campaign. Your generosity will go directly toward:

Thank you for reading, thank you for caring, and thank you for standing with Maria in this fight.

With love and gratitude,

Andrea Rizzo and Ana Bezerra