Support Cancer Recovery and Secure Safe Housing
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Summary : The goal of this fundraiser is to help with securing permanent transportation and housing so I can have a safe & stable living environment free from mental and medical abuse to start my cancer recovery journey. As I begin to under go multiple surgeries and treatments since I'm unable to work due to my cancer & disability but to also bring understanding and awareness to my situation.
My cancer journey & ongoing testimony:
My journey has been one of faith, endurance, and resilience. Seven years ago, I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at just 15. Despite being told I might not survive more than two years, the Lord has sustained me, keeping me stable and alive against all odds, even without traditional treatment options. I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer—usually found in adults—that spread from a tumor in my small intestine to my liver and, more recently, to my heart. Alongside this, I have seven autoimmune diseases, including asthma, arthritis, and lupus, which cause daily pain. Yet, with God’s grace, I continue to push through each day, finding strength in Him.
For three years after my diagnosis, doctors struggled to find a treatment plan, leaving me to rely only on injections that helped keep my cancer stable. But even though I hadn’t been able to start formal treatment, God has been faithful, sustaining my body and spirit as I wait and hope for a better quality of life.
Unfortunately, cancer and illness have only been part of my battle. For most of my life, I have also faced emotional, verbal, and medical neglect, particularly from my mother, who has her own struggles and challenges. For years, I felt isolated and unsupported, struggling alone as I managed my health, sacrificed financially, and even took on significant responsibilities to care for my siblings. In time, I began to recognize the toll this took on my physical and mental health, yet I tried to love and honor my mother, justifying her actions and hoping for her love in return.
Over time, and with the help of therapy, I’ve come to accept that her treatment of me wasn’t my fault and that I needed to prioritize my own healing. Still, the isolation grew worse—I was pulled out of school, only allowed to leave the house for appointments, and denied the support I needed for my health. Attempts to speak up or ask for family counseling were met with criticism, rejection, and further isolation. I struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts, feeling as if no one cared. Yet, God continued to pull me through those dark times, and with His strength, I overcame these feelings and began to fight for my own health.
Most recently, as my family found housing, I was left off the lease and had no option but to stay in an empty apartment for several months without basic support. Today, though I’ve returned to my mother’s home, I’m reminded daily that I am not welcome, with the threat of being homeless again looming over me. Unfortunately, due to my health challenges, I do not qualify for traditional shelters, am unable to work, and lack the income needed to secure stable housing.
This GoFundMe is a critical step in my journey toward independence, stability, and healing. I am raising funds for a vehicle, which would allow me to access the vital appointments, physical therapy, and treatments I need, and for stable housing where I can recover and rebuild. With a safe and supportive environment, I will have a foundation to regain my strength, pursue cancer treatment, and, in time, return to work.
More than anything, I hope my story serves as a reminder to others in similar situations that they are not alone and that God’s love is steadfast. Even when people may fail us, He is our Father who will never forsake us. This battle has been long, but with God’s grace and the help of this community, I believe a new chapter of healing is possible.
Please consider donating or sharing my story—every bit of support brings me one step closer to a stable life where I can continue this journey of recovery. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
Organizer
Shaddai Randolph
Organizer
Hollywood, FL