Dear Friends and Family,

I hope this message finds you well. As many of you know, my journey with cancer began last November when a routine dental visit revealed a cancerous lesion on my tongue. This diagnosis led to a challenging surgery that removed a significant portion of my tongue and set me on a painful road to recovery.

Throughout this journey, I’ve been incredibly grateful for the love and support my family has provided, taking me into their homes and caring for me during this difficult time. However, the surgery left me with a speech impediment and reliant on a feeding tube, making daily life a struggle. Although my recovery progressed, I faced additional challenges when a tumor appeared on my neck in March, necessitating urgent radiation treatment. Sadly, the treatments took a toll on my body, and after several attempts, I made the difficult decision to stop radiation and allow nature to take its course.

Now, I find myself in hospice care in Bourne, TX. While my family has been a pillar of strength, the financial burden from months of complicated treatments has nearly exhausted my resources. I am reaching out to you, my close friends and family, through this GoFundMe campaign. This is a way for those who feel moved to help me during this time to do so easily.

Every contribution, no matter how small, will help me cover essential expenses and make my remaining time here a bit more comfortable. Thank you for your love, support, and generosity during this challenging chapter of my life.

With all my heart,

Mary K