Support Kat in her Battle Against Breast Cancer
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Hi, my name is Lesley, Kat's cousin. I will be organizing this fundraiser to support Kat as she goes through the journey. Kat's diagnosis came rather suddenly. Please read about it in her own words:
From Kat: Welcome and thank you for visiting my GoFundMe page. I hope you and yours are well.
I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. While detected in the early stages, the cancer covers a significant portion of my right breast. My medical team will be performing a double Mastectomy much sooner than I expected. I will be going into surgery this Tuesday, April 23 !
When I first received the diagnosis, I did not have any idea that this would be the course of treatment. It’s a lot to take in and process. Having a part of my body removed not only creates physical scars, but also impacts my mental and emotional health and my identity as a woman.
The 8+ weeks of full recovery time after my surgery impacts my ability to work, and without work, I have no income to pay my living and daily expenses, including rent, food, and utilities. While my medical expenses will be covered by insurance, as I am self-employed, I receive no paid time off, no paid sick leave, and do not qualify for State Disability.
I am reaching out to my family, friends, and network to ask for your support during this life-altering experience. I am resilient and will come through this stronger and healthier. And to do this, I need my “village” around me. Thank you for your support.
Organizer and beneficiary
Lesley Boeck Painter
Organizer
Oceanside, CA
Kat Linquist
Beneficiary