Liz Acosta's Cancer Treatment
Donation protected
On February 3, 2016, our brilliant, beautiful friend Liz was diagnosed with breast cancer. It is metaplastic, a rare and aggressive form, and, at only 31 years old, she has a lot of living left to do. This diagnosis effects five months of rigorous and invasive treatment and five years of vigilant monitoring. Of course, she is handling all of this in true Liz fashion: poised, resilient, optimistic and glamorous. Let's help make this just another one of the battles in her life that she wins.
Of particular importance is expensive treatment cost that is not covered by her insurance (e.g. certain MRIs). Another concern is to buffer against any complications that may arise. We want to alleviate financial stressors so Liz can focus on healing and getting back to her job being a software engineer, back to writing her poignant female-protagonist Westerns, back to the gym to outlift bros, back to being a lovely hostess of parties, and back to the life she has worked hard for and deserves. Liz is undergoing chemotherapy and surgery, and she is keeping her hair during this process via cold caps and special showerhead accessories to strictly regulate temperature; these costs add up, and, in a world where femme identities are denied coverage for deemed medically unnecessary equipment, where hair is inherently political and precious, where there is not yet a cure for a disease threatening a young woman's appearance and livelihood, we want to make sure the last thing Liz is worried about during this process is money.
Any amount donated will be greatly appreciated, and will be supporting someone who is a constant source of strength and support for her loved ones. Instead of focusing on herself, Liz is concerned that her friends stay healthy during this time, so if you are unable to donate monetarily, in lieu of money we would appreciate knowing more people are trying to keep their health a priority and, if applicable, doing monthly breast checks. Every dollar helps and any words of love, support, encouragement and solidarity are always welcome.
We thank you for your generosity. Keeping our theme cohesive with Liz's "Kittens Against Cancer" Facebook group, we will be sending personalized kitten-themed Thank You's and original artwork as rewards to our donors. <3
Of particular importance is expensive treatment cost that is not covered by her insurance (e.g. certain MRIs). Another concern is to buffer against any complications that may arise. We want to alleviate financial stressors so Liz can focus on healing and getting back to her job being a software engineer, back to writing her poignant female-protagonist Westerns, back to the gym to outlift bros, back to being a lovely hostess of parties, and back to the life she has worked hard for and deserves. Liz is undergoing chemotherapy and surgery, and she is keeping her hair during this process via cold caps and special showerhead accessories to strictly regulate temperature; these costs add up, and, in a world where femme identities are denied coverage for deemed medically unnecessary equipment, where hair is inherently political and precious, where there is not yet a cure for a disease threatening a young woman's appearance and livelihood, we want to make sure the last thing Liz is worried about during this process is money.
Any amount donated will be greatly appreciated, and will be supporting someone who is a constant source of strength and support for her loved ones. Instead of focusing on herself, Liz is concerned that her friends stay healthy during this time, so if you are unable to donate monetarily, in lieu of money we would appreciate knowing more people are trying to keep their health a priority and, if applicable, doing monthly breast checks. Every dollar helps and any words of love, support, encouragement and solidarity are always welcome.
We thank you for your generosity. Keeping our theme cohesive with Liz's "Kittens Against Cancer" Facebook group, we will be sending personalized kitten-themed Thank You's and original artwork as rewards to our donors. <3
Organizer and beneficiary
Liz Acosta
Organizer
San Francisco, CA
Liz Acosta
Beneficiary