My name is Erzsi (pronounced air-zhee), and I am 23 years old. I recently received the life-altering diagnosis of Ewing’s Sarcoma, a very rare and aggressive form of bone cancer. The mass has formed on my sacroiliac joint, with tiny spots appearing on my rib and femur. The treatment protocol is intense, involving 14 cycles of chemotherapy and a month-long proton radiation therapy at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix.

I live in Flagstaff, Arizona, and this treatment means frequent travel back and forth to Phoenix, along with long days of appointments, infusions, and recovery.

Since beginning treatment on 9/22/25, my world has changed drastically. I’m an outgoing person, and what I miss most is the simple joy of connecting with people every day—I work as Assistant Store Manager at Warner’s Nursery, helping others care for their plants and their homes, and I’ve always loved solving problems and making people laugh. This change in routine has been incredibly challenging—not only physically, but emotionally. Sitting still for long periods is hard for me, and it can feel lonely, even though I’m so grateful for my parents and my boyfriend, Marcus, by my side. My days are now filled with travel between Flagstaff and Phoenix, hospital appointments, and week-long stays, while managing side effects like fatigue, nausea, and pain.

I am determined to face this disease with everything I have, and I truly believe in the power of community support - even though I find it hard to ask.

Why I’m asking for help:

The cost of traveling to the Mayo Clinic, lodging (oh my goodness, hotels are expensive these days), groceries, gas, and medical expenses is overwhelming. Any contribution will help ensure that I can focus on what matters most: my treatment and recovery. Every dollar counts—and any funds we don’t use will be donated back to the Mayo Clinic to help other patients in need.

Your support, whether through donations or sharing this page, gives me strength and hope.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of my journey.

Ways your donation will help:

Lodging and travel between Flagstaff and Phoenix for treatments. Groceries and daily living expenses during this rigorous 14-cycle of chemo protocol

Medical expenses not covered by insurance.

Any unused funds will go back to the Mayo Clinic to support other patients.

I’ve never been someone who asks for help easily, and it’s not easy for me to put this out into the world. But right now, I need a little extra support to get through this. Your kindness—whether through a donation or simply sharing this page—means more than words can say. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps me focus on my treatment, stay grounded, and gives me hope for the future.