Hi everyone. This is REALLY hard for me to write, but I’m at a point where I need to ask for help.

Over the last few months, my household has been hit with a series of challenges that have put us in a financial position we simply can’t manage alone right now. As many of you know, I was laid off from my job in February 2025 while fighting breast cancer (Stage 1 TNBC and Stage 3 ER+ in both breasts). I underwent 6 months of chemo, a double mastectomy, and 16 rounds of radiation all while still applying/interviewing and now, almost a year later, nothing has come to fruition as of yet. I am still hopeful, though!

My husband was laid off in November, and since then we’ve been doing everything we can to stay afloat while both of us are job searching, cutting costs, and prioritizing essentials.

Right now, though, I’m behind on bills and facing immediate financial pressure while continuing to manage my health, which comes with significant medical and mental health expenses (still undergoing treatment). And, because our insurance renewed in January and will run out at the end of February due to hubby's layoff, we’re now facing very high out-of-pocket costs — including $250 per appointment just to see my doctors or psychiatrist. These are necessary, ongoing appointments, not optional ones.

I’ve gone back and forth about doing this because I hate feeling like a burden, especially when so many people are struggling themselves as we're all just trying to keep our wigs above water. But, the truth is: I need support to get through this moment and stabilize while we work to get back on our feet.

Any contribution whether it’s donating, sharing this page, or sending encouragement truly means more than I can put into words. Thank you for reading, for caring, and for showing up in whatever way you can.

With so much gratitude,

Shana