My daughter Christina is only 29, and she has already faced more than most people do in a lifetime. She recently finished treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma, but her journey has been anything but straightforward.

During chemotherapy, Christina’s port became infected, and she developed sepsis. Not realizing how sick she was, she ended up being rushed to the emergency room by ambulance and spent nine days in the ICU fighting for her life. The doctors feared she might have necrotizing tissue, and she had to undergo emergency surgery. We were told to prepare for the worst, and saying goodbye to her before surgery was one of the hardest moments of my life.

During the operation, Christina stopped breathing and had to be intubated with a tiny breathing tube. When she woke up, she panicked, unable to catch her breath, and I stood by her side for over an hour, helping her focus and breathe through the fear. It was an incredibly painful and intense experience for both of us.

After the ICU, Christina spent another three weeks in the hospital, unable to walk because of the incisions in her leg. The infection caused bruising and blisters, and she endured painful procedures like having a drain placed in her leg.

Throughout her stay, she often felt emotionally abandoned by the lack of compassion from some of the medical staff, and the constant interventions left her feeling like her body was no longer her own.

It was a tremendous strain on her partner and me, as we were there every day, exhausted and vigilant, making sure nothing was missed.

Now that Christina is home, she is struggling with depression and uncertainty about how to fully recover and reclaim her life. She has had to take a long time off work and is unsure if her job can accommodate her ongoing health needs.

The medical bills are overwhelming, and she needs long-term mental health support and physical therapy to heal.

We are so grateful for all of our family and friends who have done the best they can to support us through this process and we are incredibly appreciative of any additional financial support.

Any support will make it just a little bit easier for Tina to recover financially and pay for ongoing medical and mental health needs. Your kindness and generosity will help her find hope and strength as she continues this difficult journey.