Support Carmella's Urgent Medical Procedure

My name is Vanessa. Some of you may personally know me, others may know me by sharing my passion in health and wellness. I am starting a GoFund me for my best friend, Carmella Tilman. I have been training Carmella for a few months now. Although her level of fitness has increased, she has also been limited and weak on one side which has made it difficult on many of her movements and had decreased her endurance. Carmella has recently been diagnosed with having a Meningioma Tumor on the left side of her brain. Due to the urgency and danger of this, her procedure has been scheduled for September 5th. The medical center where she will be having this procedure is requiring a payment of $950.00 due in full prior to, which unfortunately does not give her enough time to come up with the funds. Aside from her medical bill, she will be off work for approximately 3 weeks afterwards. Although she was approved for short-term disability, she will not receive this until a week and a 1/2 later upon her return.

Prior to being diagnosed with this tumor, she has previously suffered from seizures and two brain surgeries. The procedure is a type of radiation that will be targeting the tumor alone using a head piece that will have pins going inside. She is not one to give up, but with the stress of funds being limited she is overwhelmed and is considering holding off the procedure. This could put her at high risk for more seizures to occur, passing out, growth of the tumor which is has already put limits on her day to day activities.

Carmella has drive!! This beautiful soul does not give up. With her faith in our Heavenly Father, she makes every day count and smiles to many. Any donation will be appreciated.