Help Laurinda to pay for stage 4 breast cancer treatment

Right now I am in a situation – of do or die! I am in a fight for my life.

Two months ago I started a new treatment that has shown massive improvement on my day to day quality of life. However I can't stop it now, as I run the risk of a serious relapse. I trust that you will help so that I can continue to improve my health and my quality of life. But I do NEED your help.

The next batch of injections need to be ordered from Germany by no later than 7 May 2024, so that it is here on time, the cost is 720€ which I do not have.

Can you help by donating a few euros? It will take just a few seconds of your time, bu it will go a long way towards meeting this month fund needs goal.

DONATE to help me pay for my health treatments.

SHARE my GoFundMe link with your friends and family to raise awareness of my situation.

HUG your loved ones a little more tighter today.

Background

After many unsuccessful attempts at identifying what was wrong with me, I was finally diagnosed on 18th May 2023 at Alvor private hospital with stage 4 breast cancer, which had metastasized into various organs, including into my spine and ribs, resulting in very serious spinal fractures. Earlier this year (2024) saw me officially classified as being 84% disabled by a medical board.

By February 2024 I was at death's door and my survival prognosis was extremely bleak, when friends referred me to an oncologist whom I saw on the 27 February 2024, when I started on a 100% holistic protocol. I am forever grateful to them, as it enable my amazing progress in just under two months.

Yes, its only two months ago, that I started with a 100% natural treatment. And yes, I have experienced tremendous results as far as my quality of life is concerned. Not sure yet what the status of my cancer is at this stage, as I'll only be doing MRI's and Cat scans, and further tests in early June.

This progress does NOT mean that I am cured of cancer.

The new treatment I am on has really greatly improved my life, and it has given me hope that I have a small window of opportunity to beat this cancer, and heal all the fractures in my back.

I am now off all previous meds. I no longer need morphine, cortisoids or the hormone therapies. Even the spams has stopped. My feet are no longer blue and black, no more clots in my legs. My skin is back to normal, as is my hair (I no longer need to wear a wig).

Who am I?

Those that know me, know I am a fighter ... normally I fought on behalf of individuals, various communities or the environment (The fight against oil and gas exploration using fracking in Algarve is just one of them - YES we won that fight too).

It's a fact that I successfully reached the objectives behind each of the causes I spearheaded. This was me ... now I am a shadow of what I was because of the cancer.

For a fighter like myself, its been a life lesson to ask for help for myself. Without a doubt, raising funds to support my cancer treatment costs has been one of the hardest actions I had to take in my life.

The harsh reality is that we have now exhausted our savings - one year of covering all the costs for private health care, including hospitalization and various very expensive treatments, coupled with not being able to really work and manage our start-up business has led to me finding myself in this very difficult situation.

Its been hard to have to face reality - how do we continue to carry the cost of my treatment which has had such good results in past two months? As by the end of the month (April) I have to order the next batch of injections to make sure its here on time as they come from Germany. And that's why I am requesting your help and support.

Here's a breakdown, so that you know how your donation will be applied for Medical and treatment monthly costs

Extra costs before June

Multiple MRI and Cat scans etc plus other tests at private hospital in Alvor = aprox. 2500€ to 3000€

Every contribution, regardless of its size, holds immense significance. Your support will alleviate our financial burden, enabling me to focus on what truly matters – winning my battle against cancer. The biggest fight I have ever had to deal with in my life.

Your generosity goes beyond monetary value; it is a beacon of hope, a source of strength, and a testament to my support network. From the depths of my heart, I want to express my gratitude for standing with me during this trying time. I know I'll beat this as long as I can stay strong, focused, mindful, and have the least amount of stress possible.

DONATE if you can, to help me pay for my health treatments.

SHARE my GoFundMe link with your friends and family to raise awareness of my situation.

HUG your loved ones a little more tighter today.

I thank God, the universe, the friends that referred me, this highly qualified oncologist and the independent scientists that continue to research alternative methodologies and protocols in the battle against cancer.

A final word

I am now back in my shop in Lagos after months of being absent, and doing what I can with the help of very loving friends and loved ones.

I am inviting all of you to join me for a cup tea or coffee at my shop from 11h30 to 4h30 Monday to Saturday, it will be nice to see your loving faces. Just call me for directions on +351 969 320 231.

Thank you.

Laurinda