Dear Friends, Family, Neighbors, and Kind Strangers,

Asking for help in this way is always the hardest thing to do for me. Anyone who knows me knows that I am not someone who sits back or asks for handouts. I have always been the person who steps up to help others when they are struggling. But today, I am putting my pride aside for the sake of my beautiful children. My family is facing an unexpected crisis, and we are on the verge of losing our home and everything I have worked so hard to build.

A few months ago, I became severely ill unexpectedly. My health declined to the point where I was unable to work, and because I could no longer perform my job duties, I ultimately lost all of my jobs. Alongside my illness, I am also at the beginning of a divorce, which has made this season of life even more overwhelming.

As many of you know, I was diagnosed with Stage 3C/4 Triple Negative Breast Cancer with the BRCA1 gene mutation in February 2022. After extensive treatment, I underwent a double mastectomy followed by several reconstructive surgeries. During a recent hospital stay, doctors discovered that due to the amount of tissue and bone removed during surgery, my chest bone has weakened and is slowly collapsing inward against my lungs. I also suffer from asthma, and during allergy season my lungs become heavily inflamed, making it extremely difficult to breathe. My doctors and I are currently working together to determine the best treatment plan moving forward.

Without a steady income, the bills piled up almost immediately. I did everything in my power to stretch every dollar and stay afloat, but despite my efforts, I have fallen behind on rent among many other bills.

Now, my children and I are facing the terrifying reality of eviction. We are currently behind on rent, and I need to raise exactly $5,890 to cover the balance and ensure that my children and I can keep a safe roof over our heads.

As a mother, my highest priority will always be protecting my family and keeping our lives stable. Going through this hardship has been heartbreaking, but I am fighting with everything I have to get us back on our feet. I am actively searching for new work and doing everything possible to recover, but right now we desperately need help getting through this difficult time in our lives.

If you are able to contribute in any way, please know that no amount is too small. Every single dollar will go directly toward keeping our home secure and providing stability for my children during this incredibly difficult time.

If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing our story or keeping our family in your thoughts and prayers. Your kindness, support, and compassion mean more to us than words can express.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your time, empathy, and generosity.

With love and gratitude,

Dani