Greetings, my name is Toni. I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer on Nov 23 and have been in treatment since then. I have completed my chemo treatments but will still need to continue immunotherapy until Dec 2024. I have financially drained all my savings and borrowed against my retirement. I have used all my leave and now left without any income.

I am a federal employee with DOD. I sail on navy ships as a Merchant Seaman. This is hard because I've never had to ask for any help. I have a great job but when there is no leave to pay you from, you're without. I work too hard being gone away for many months a year to lose what I have worked so hard to get. My home, etc... If anyone is able to assist me, I would greatly appreciate it.

Because I have exhausted everything, during treatment they tell you to be stress-free but how do you when you're worried about bills and your health. I am so ready to go back to work but because of the work I do, I'm overseas 99% of the time. I was overseas when I didn't feel good. And it will be at least another 6 months before I can even consider going overseas. So, I'm asking for help, anything you're able to give. The donations go Towards my everyday needs with bills piling up and food.

Thank you,

Toni