Leila is the daughter of my co-worker and friend, Matthew Newberry. Recently, Leila received a diagnosis that has changed her life and the lives of those who love her: rhabdomyosarcoma, an extremely rare and aggressive form of soft tissue cancer. This news has brought immense challenges to Leila and her family, both emotionally and financially, as they navigate the uncertainty and demands of her treatment journey.

Leila is a strong young woman, and her courage in the face of this diagnosis has inspired everyone around her. However, the road ahead is daunting. Leila will need to travel to Oakland for chemotherapy five times a week for five weeks. To make this possible, she and her family will need to stay in a local hotel, ensuring she has the support and care she needs as her body fights this disease. The costs of medical bills, treatments, travel, and accommodations are significant and ongoing, placing a heavy burden on the Newberry family.

We are reaching out to our community for help. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference in Leila’s fight against cancer. Your support will help cover the extensive medical expenses and provide some relief to Leila and her family during this incredibly difficult time. Our message to Leila is simple: your strength through this life-changing diagnosis has been nothing short of inspiring. In the face of uncertainty, you’ve shown courage, resilience, and a steadiness that has lifted everyone around you. You’re not defined by this moment. You’re defining it by how you continue to fight forward with grace and determination. Please know you are not in this alone. We are standing with you, ready to step up in any way we can. Whether it’s carrying some of the load, supporting you day-to-day, or simply being there when you need it most, we’ve got you. This is a fight, and you have an entire team behind you. We believe in you, we are here for you, and we are walking this path with you every step of the way.