Rachel is facing a difficult time right now as she is in desperate need of dental work. The costs for these procedures are more than we can manage on our own, and it has become urgent to get her the care she needs. Dental health is so important, and without this treatment, she risks not only pain and discomfort but also more serious issues like bone loss, bone death (osteoradionecrosis) and the risk of losing her jaw bone. (This would mean total reconstruction, if this happened)

Rachel helps people daily through a cancer organization called UCAAN - United Cancer Advocacy Action Network. After experiencing detrimental side effects from her own life-saving cancer treatments, Rachel started a program in 2010 to focus on the impact these treatments can have on dental health. UCAAN now educates cancer patients on how to protect their teeth so they don't face the same challenges Rachel has endured.

Rachel’s strength and impact are best described by those who have witnessed her journey firsthand:

“Rachel had a very dangerous type of leukemia and for 3 – 4 weeks we didn’t know if she was going to make it out of ICU. She did and when she woke up, we found out why… She has an incredible fighting spirit and a love of life which she then turned into helping others make it through cancer. I am proud to have been her doctor and happy to see this book come out.” – Dr. Pablo Parker, MD, City of Hope Medical Center.

“I first met Rachel when she was admitted into the hospital. I was pretty sure she was at death’s door. But Rachel was a fighter. She fooled us all! I believe that she wasn’t needed in heaven as much as she was needed here on earth to help cancer warriors. And so began an amazing story by an amazing survivor.” – Lois Goodstein, RN, Discharge Planner.

The funds raised will go directly toward restoring Rachel's smile and giving her the ability to eat comfortably again. This will not only improve her health but also her confidence and quality of life. She is someone who helps others every day, and now she needs a little help herself. The funding goal will increase as funds come in. The cost for the restoration that Rachel requires is much more than we expected and the team we are working with are specialists in complicated cases like hers.

If you would like additional information on what is going on, please reach out to me through this fundraiser.

We are so appreciative for the outpouring of support from friends, family, and the community. Your generosity will make a real difference in Rachel's life, and we are grateful for any help you can give. Thank you for considering supporting (My daughter) Rachel during this challenging time.