Firstly, thank you for taking a quick moment to read this. My sweet friend Amanda has a story that has been tough and she has struggled in silence because she didn’t want to burden anyone (typical Amanda), but it’s time we put her story out there and hopefully get her some help because she would help anyone else in her situation if the tables were turned. She lost her best friend and mother from cancer at the tender age of 25 years young and she has been diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer ever since last year, at the age of 34. She has been silently fighting and struggling letting people believe that she is “okay” and “fine” as to not worry any of her friends or family. Unable to work due to chemotherapy & now radiation, She has survived the first year of fighting cancer by living off of her savings, but that has now been depleted. Medical bills on top of regular bills and everyday cost of living are piling up at such a fast rate and she currently receive no income. Please know that no donation is too big or too small, it’s just greatly appreciated and I know Amanda—-she would love to personally give a heartfelt hug and “Thank You” to each and every person who makes a donation. Amanda has always just wanted was to be a mother and have a family and show them unconditional love and she still hopes to make that dream a reality one day. Lord willing, and with your help, she will hopefully be able to beat this and have her dream come true one day. To anyone who Amanda has ever met, I know she has made a lasting impression on them, in case you don’t know her personally, here are a few things that best describe her:

• You’ll never see this girl without a smile or that loud contagious laughter…no matter how tough things may be, she is always able to look at the bright side and her smile and personality can light up any room!
• As far as being a good friend, she’s one of the best—so loyal, trustworthy and caring. She has many friends all over this world and she loves each and every one of them.  Her friends and loved ones are her world and there is nothing she wouldn’t do to ensure their happiness. 
• She is a fighter….always. She fought for her mom when her mother was too weak to fight her cancer and now she is determined to beat her own cancer and achieve her dreams and goals…including creating a charitable cancer organization of her own one day so hopefully we can find a cure and we don’t have to lose anymore loved ones to cancer.

On top of everything else going on, Amanda has experienced a very tough year with the death of both of her grandparents among many other things, but she still manages to stay positive and look forward to the future. I want to thank you for your time and if the tables were turned, I know Amanda would (and has) made donations to others who have needed it. Thank you all and May God Bless You!

——Kristina Owens