** En Español al final **

It breaks my heart to have to create this for my cousin Zaida Alvarado.

Zaida, was recently diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. This news has shaken our family to the core, but we are determined to stand by her every step of the way. Zaida is a loving mom, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend who has always been there for others and now it’s our turn to be there for her.

As she begins this difficult journey, we want to help ease the financial burden that comes with treatments, medical expenses, and daily needs. Zaida is also a devoted mother of three, (Ellis 8, Ximena 4 and Zuri 2) and being unable to work adds even more hardship to an already challenging road.

Any amount you can give will make a difference and allow Zaida to focus on her fight and her healing.

If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this page and keeping Zaida in your prayers. Together, we can surround her with love, strength, and hope.

Donations are greatly appreciated and can be made directly to Zaida for no fees through Zelle - Six One Two- Two Three Nine-7155

Venmo: zmar_15

GoFundMe is also an option but has fees, but Whichever is easiest for you.

Thank you so much❤️

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support

Below this post, we’ll also be sharing Zaida’s own words from her post, where she explains how she found out about her diagnosis.

✨This is the last picture we took before my world stopped spinning and time stood still.. We were so hopeful and happy expecting good news.. Stage IV lung cancer were the words that were uttered. Even though it’s been a week since we found out it still feels fresh, scary, heartbreaking, and I can’t stop thinking about my kids.

I will fight like there’s no tomorrow, because only God knows if there is. My kids are my strength. My family and friends have been the anchor I needed to stay grounded as I digest this news. ‍

My only ask of all of you is please keep me in your prayers and please pray over my children.

#IWillOvercomeThis #IWillKickCancersAss #FuckCancer #GodGotMe #OneDayAtATime

Me rompe el corazón tener que crear esto para mi prima Zaida Alavarado.

Nuestra querida prima, Zaida, fue diagnosticada recientemente con cáncer de pulmón en etapa cuatro. Esta noticia ha conmocionado profundamente a nuestra familia, pero estamos decididos a apoyarla en cada paso del camino. Zaida es una madre, hija, hermana, prima y amiga cariñosa que siempre ha estado ahí para los demás y ahora nos toca a nosotros estar ahí para ella.

Al comenzar este difícil camino, queremos ayudarla a aliviar la carga financiera que conllevan los tratamientos, los gastos médicos y las necesidades diarias. Zaida también es una madre dedicada de tres hijos (Ellis 8, Ximena 4, Zuri 2), y no poder trabajar añade aún más dificultades a un camino ya de por sí difícil.

Cualquier cantidad que pueda donar hará la diferencia y permitirá que Zaida se concentre en su lucha y su sanación.

Si no puede donar, considere compartir esta página y mantener a Zaida en sus oraciones. Juntos, podemos rodearla de amor, fuerza y ​​esperanza.