My name is Janice Cruz, and I am reaching out to you to support our dear friend, Denise Braga, who has been bravely fighting bladder cancer for the past year. Denise's journey began with a lengthy hospitalization of 85 days due to kidney failure, during which she endured rigorous treatments such as dialysis, biopsies, catheterizations, and many other diagnostic procedures. After this challenging battle, she received the difficult diagnosis of aggressive bladder cancer. Yet, through it all, Denise has shown remarkable strength and unwavering optimism.

In the months since her diagnosis, Denise has committed herself to intensive weekly sessions of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, leading to significant progress in shrinking the tumor. Next week, she will face perhaps her most daunting challenge yet: a complex surgery to remove her bladder, performed by a highly specialized team of oncologists, gynecologists, and nephrologists. This procedure is essential to minimizing the risk of cancer recurrence.

The expenses associated with this expert surgical team far exceed what her insurance and savings can cover. Moreover, this surgery will leave her unable to work for an estimated three months, placing additional financial strain on her.

I am urging all of you who can and are willing to contribute to this cause to join me in supporting Denise during this critical time. Your generous donations will enable her to focus on her recovery without the added burden of financial stress.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and support for Denise—your compassion can make a profound difference in her fight against this illness.