Hi, my name is Vanessa, and this is something I never imagined I would be writing.

Just days ago, I went to the ER because I was in severe pain. That visit quickly turned into being transferred to a larger hospital, where a colonoscopy and multiple scans revealed a large mass. After further testing, including CT scans and an MRI, I was diagnosed with rectal cancer.

My doctors have told me I will need chemotherapy, radiation, and then surgery. This treatment plan will take months, and during that time I will not be able to work.

I am the only one in my household who is able to work. My father’s health has been declining, and my mom has had to stop working to take care of him full time. Now, with my diagnosis and upcoming treatments, our household will have no income while I fight this cancer.

We are asking for help simply to get through this period. Donations will go toward basic living expenses like rent, utilities, groceries, transportation to and from treatment, and medical costs. This support will help us stay afloat while I focus on my health and recovery.

If you’re able to donate, thank you from the bottom of my heart. If you’re not, sharing this and keeping us in your thoughts and prayers means just as much.

Thank you for standing with me and my family during this incredibly difficult time.