Hi, my name is Lynd, and I never imagined I’d be writing something like this. Earlier this year, I was blessed with my fourth child, Olivia. She is absolutely precious, and I love her beyond words.

Because I was pregnant at the time, I postponed my annual mammogram. After Olivia’s birth and recovering from another C-section, I finally arranged for a check-up. With four kids at home (five if you count my husband), life was wonderfully chaotic, and I never expected what came next.

Shortly after that visit, I received news that changed everything: I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Our world was turned upside down in an instant. What makes this especially frightening is that my mother was diagnosed with cancer at the exact same age. My mother's cancer metastasized and she passed away a year later. The parallels between what happened to her and what I’m facing now are absolutely terrifying. I was roughly the same age then as my daughter Alyssa is now, and my son Alex is about the age my brother was at that time. The thought of not being there for my children’s lives, to see them grow up, graduate, and build their futures, is my worst fear.

Since then, I’ve been focusing all my energy on fighting this disease, staying strong for my family, and holding on to hope every day. Between doctor appointments, medical bills, surgeries, recovery, and time away from work, it has been overwhelming and will continue to be a long journey.

Every bit of support, whether through donations, prayers, or simply sharing our story, means more than words can say. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me focus on healing and spending time with the people I love most.

For those who would like to help outside of this platform, please feel free to reach out to me directly, and I can share safe ways to do so.

-Lynd