My mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 appendiceal cancer back in early June, and our lives were turned upside down. It has been HARD, harder than I could have ever imagined, to drop my job and overall life, to take care of her.

Time matters — treatment can’t wait, but neither can rent or groceries.

How You Can Help

Her chemotherapy treatments at $850 a pop, are expected to last for six months, which means she won’t be able to return to work for the foreseeable future. I’m humbly asking for your support to help cover basic essential living expenses — rent, utilities, and food — while we have her focus on healing, and not losing her home.

Any donation, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference and lift a huge weight off our shoulders. If you’re not able to give even something small financially, simply sharing this campaign with your network would mean the world to me.

If you'd feel more comfortable sharing directly to her, her info is below:

ZELLE: please reach out and ask!

VENMO: @LindaPatterson1

** And now, a word directly from my mom, Linda **

Why I Need Your Help

On May 1st, 2025, my life changed overnight. I went to the ER with severe abdominal pain, expecting a simple diagnosis. Instead, I entered a whirlwind of tests, hospital stays, and terrifying uncertainty.

By early June, I underwent a major abdominal surgery that included heated chemotherapy to treat what doctors found inside. Recovery was long and painful, and in July, I received the news no one is ever prepared for — the growth was malignant. Soon after, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 (but treatable) cancer.

Since then, it’s been one setback after another. My incision struggled to heal, I developed severe gastrointestinal issues and blood clots, and just before starting treatment, a new CT scan revealed a hernia. On September 25th, I underwent a second major surgery, using the same incision as before — another major blow that once again delayed my life-saving chemotherapy.

Before this medical crisis, I had left a toxic job and was actively searching for new work. Now, my health prevents me from working entirely. I’ve exhausted my 401k and savings, lost unemployment benefits, and borrowed what I could from family. I’m now out of options.

Adding to the heartbreak, I had to surrender my two beloved cats, Henrietta and Shelby, when recovery stretched far longer than expected. Their absence is another loss I feel deeply every day.

Your generosity will help me stay housed, keep the lights on, and focus on fighting this cancer with everything I have.

Thank you for reading my story and for being part of my support system. Every share, kind word, and donation truly matters.

With Love & Gratitude,

Linda