Stand by Tonya in Her Cancer Journey

Hi, I’m Tonya, a 48-year-old mother to the most amazing 9-year-old ever.

In October of 2024, I was diagnosed with DLBCL (Double Hit Large B Cell Lymphoma). It is a very aggressive cancer. I have been going through chemotherapy ever since. I did 6 rounds of R-CHOP, which caused me to lose the feeling in my lower legs and feet due to extreme neuropathy. I thought I was done with chemotherapy, only to find out I have to do more. Now, I need more chemo in my spine. This cancer has a very high rate of getting into the central nervous system fluid and spreading to the brain.

We also learned the huge tumor in my cheek I started out with did not completely go away, so further biopsies are needed.

The reason for this fundraiser: I have been off work since October 2024, my FMLA has run out, so my employer will no longer be paying their portion of the premium. It all falls on me. I cannot lose my health insurance.

Your help is so greatly appreciated. I’ve never been good at asking for help.

I have never done a Go Fund Me before. I am not good at asking for help. All donations help if you can’t donate then share and encourage others to as well.

I know I’m not trending in the news, I’m not a famous athlete or some young hottie. But I am a Mother to you a young beautiful little girl that deserves having her Mom on this earth for long as possible and I promised her from day one I would do everything within m power, that my Doctors asked of me so that I could be here for her.

Cancer changes you, it strips away your dignity, your body fails you at every turn, you are reminded of what’s important and you don’t recognize the person who looks back at you in the mirror. The toll fighting cancer takes on ever aspect of your mind and body.