Hello, my name is Deena. In June 2024, I received the life-altering news that I have pancreatic cancer. The shock and devastation of that diagnosis left me numb, but I knew I had no choice but to fight. Sadly, my illness forced me to step away from my job as a teacher, a profession I loved deeply. I had to say goodbye to my students, and it breaks my heart every day that I can't be there for them.

The financial burden of this fight is crushing. Being unable to work has made it nearly impossible to keep up with medical bills and the overwhelming cost of insurance, something I desperately need to receive the treatments that could save my life. Without insurance, I have no access to the care that I need, and the clock is ticking.

If you find it in your heart to help, any donation no matter how small would mean the world to me. Your support would not only ease the financial strain, but it would give me hope to keep fighting and let me know you’re fighting for me too. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, and may God bless you.