Hello friends, I am writing on behalf of my beautiful sister in love, Tawnya. For those of us that know and love Tawnya, first and foremost she is a crazy cat lady with a penchant for finding the most extraordinary vintage clothing. She is also small business owner and her and my brother Adam run Velouria Records in downtown Visalia. They are a major part of the community and have always supported Breast Cancer Awareness every October and this time it will be personal.

In September, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and will have her first surgery, the first week of October. As we are all aware, the healthcare system in this country is costly and difficult to navigate. As a small business owners, Tawnya and Adam work tirelessly to stay afloat during these trying economic times and pay for her healthcare themselves. The stress of all that has already presented itself with the out of pocket costs for this first surgery, and there will be additional reconstructive surgeries to follow. We will also learn more about her subsequent treatment soon.

I want to raise some funds to assist in covering her out of pocket medical costs so that she is able to rest and recover without the added stress of not being able to work, as she navigates treatment and surgeries. When I met Tawnya for the first time, I understood why Adam loved her . She has a beautiful spirit, coupled with strength and resilience and I am confident that she will make it through this journey, please join me in supporting her road to healing and recovery.

Every bit helps, so please share far and wide with your friends and family. We appreciate your support so much. Let’s lift Tawnya up in love and support together!

With immense gratitude,

Amber M Furtado