Hi everyone. I am Meaghan, Kayla’s sister. I’m creating this GoFundMe for my sister and her wife, Talia, because the last several months have brought circumstances neither of them could have prepared for.

Earlier this year, Kayla was diagnosed with endometrial cancer.

What started as trying to find answers for ongoing health concerns quickly turned into oncology appointments, testing, imaging, treatment planning, and preparing for surgery to treat her cancer. As if navigating a cancer diagnosis wasn’t overwhelming enough, Kayla has now lost her health insurance. She is currently facing the possibility of having to pay out of pocket for the surgery and medical care she needs, while already trying to manage the financial strain this diagnosis has caused.

Kayla is a self-employed photographer. There is no paid medical leave or traditional safety net when she has appointments, isn’t able to work, or eventually needs time to recover from surgery. Despite everything happening, she has continued running her photography business and has even taken on additional work caring for and walking dogs to help make ends meet. Talia continues to work full-time as well. They are doing everything they can, but there comes a point when working harder simply isn’t enough.

Between medical expenses, lost income, everyday bills, transportation, and now the uncertainty of paying for cancer treatment without insurance, they need some help.

If you know Kayla, you know asking for help is not something that comes easily to her. That’s one of the reasons I’m making this fundraiser for her. My hope is to give my sister and her wife some breathing room, to help keep their household afloat, help cover her medical care and upcoming surgery, and allow Kayla to actually recover afterward without having to immediately worry about how quickly she can get back to work.

No donation is too small. $5, $10, $20, it all adds up. And if you aren’t in a position to donate, simply sharing this fundraiser can make an enormous difference. Cancer has already asked enough of my sister. I don’t want the financial cost of getting through it to be something she has to carry alone, too.

Thank you for reading, sharing, donating, and supporting Kayla and Talia through this. It means more to our family than we can put into words.