Single warrior Mama fighting for life and her boys

My name is Cara Rayner and I came to live in the UK with my boys just under a year ago. I was diagnosed with advanced stage breast cancer which had spread to the lymph nodes in February of this year. My surgery was a day before lockdown began and 8 weeks later, the chemotherapy sessions started, which will be followed by radiation therapy. The chemotherapy has been aggressive and relentless, but a Mama will do anything for her children, so I am fighting with everything in me.

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the company I worked at could no longer keep me on, so my employment ended at the end of July 2020. I am still shielding and have another two months of treatment left. Although I can interview for positions, I cannot work until November. As a single Mom, my savings are very low and I need to cover rent, monthly accounts and food for myself, but more importantly, my boys. As I am here on an Ancestral Visa, I do not have recourse to public funds. The NHS and McMillans Cancer Centre have been brilliant with their care, compassion and in helping me find solutions to the various problems experienced with cancer.

I lost my Dad to leukemia 4 years ago and my Mom to colon cancer 2 years ago. This was followed 6 months later by my divorce after a 20 year long marriage. All this prompted our move to the UK for a fresh start and exciting opportunities. I am humbly requesting assistance to get through the next few months with a focus on healing and being able to provide for my family. I am in love with the UK. The ever changing countryside brings me great peace and contentment. My faith in God is strong and He has always come through for me on every front.