Hello, my name is Christine, and I am 65 years old. I’ve spent most of my

life caring for others, working as a nurse for nearly 30 years. Nursing was

more than a job — it was my calling. I held hands during hard times,

comforted families, and celebrated recoveries with patients. I never

imagined that one day I would be in the position of needing so much care

myself.

Today, I am facing the fight of my life: Small Cell Lung Carcinoma.

My Health Battles

This is not my first battle with cancer. In 2016, I was diagnosed with Triple

Negative Breast Cancer, one of the most aggressive forms. I made the

hard decision to remove both of my breasts and underwent months of

harsh chemotherapy. That time was a blur of surgeries, treatments, and

endless doctor visits. But I fought through, and I won that battle.

Unfortunately, cancer returned in March 2024, this time in my lungs. I had

part of the upper lobe of my lung removed, followed by four months of

invasive chemotherapy. The treatments have left lasting side effects: I rely

on oxygen more often now, and the constant fatigue and confusion are

overwhelming.

In July 2024, a CT scan showed I am in remission for now, but doctors

have explained that Small Cell Lung Carcinoma is incurable. The chemo

only delays the progression. It’s a reality I have had to come to terms with:

this cancer cannot be beaten.

Why I Am Asking for Help

I have always been independent, but cancer has stripped away both my

health and my financial stability.

● I am living on disability income, which barely stretches to cover food,

medications, and basic needs.

● I am behind on my rent and utilities, and I am actively applying for

low-income housing so I can keep a roof over my head.

● My car was repossessed earlier this year — with just one year left on

the payments — leaving me without reliable transportation.

● My savings are completely gone, spent on medical costs,

prescriptions, and day-to-day survival.

Every day feels like an uphill battle, not just physically but emotionally and

financially as well.

How Your Donations Will Be Used

Your kindness will directly help me:

✔ Catch up on rent and utilities so I can stay safely housed while applying

for low-income housing

✔ Cover groceries and medications that I cannot afford on disability alone

✔ Provide for basic living expenses, since I no longer have reliable

transportation or savings

✔ Plan for final arrangements, so my children are not left with the heavy

burden of funeral costs

✔ Allow me to enjoy small moments of joy, like having lunch with my sister

(pictured with me), taking a little shopping trip, or simply living without the

crushing weight of financial stress

What This Means to Me

I don’t want to spend the time I have left drowning in bills and constant fear.

I just want to live with comfort, dignity, and peace. I want to share laughter

with my sister, enjoy simple things like fresh flowers or a meal out, and

know that my children will not have to shoulder the financial burden of my

final expenses.

I’ve spent my life giving to others as a nurse. Now, I humbly ask for your

help in my time of need.

❤ A Final Thank You

I know there are so many people in the world who need help, and it is not

easy for me to share my struggles so openly. But I believe in the kindness

of strangers and the power of community.

If you are able to donate, no matter the amount, please know that you are

giving me more than financial support — you are giving me peace of mind,

relief from daily worries, and moments of happiness in the time I have left.

If you cannot give, simply sharing my GoFundMe would mean the world to

me.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading my story, for caring,

and for standing with me during this difficult journey.

With love and gratitude,

Christine