My name is Viviana Maldonado, and for the past three years I have been fighting the hardest battle of my life—breast cancer.

This journey has been nothing short of devastating. It has been filled with physical pain, overwhelming fear, endless hospital visits, and more surgeries than I ever imagined I would have to endure. Every time I found the strength to believe I was moving forward, life pulled me back into the fight. Recently, I received heartbreaking news that changed everything once again: doctors have found four additional masses in my breast. Because of this, I now face another major surgery—one that requires the complete removal of my breast.

As a woman, as a mother, and as a human being, this is incredibly painful. Cancer doesn’t just attack the body—it slowly breaks your spirit. It affects your emotions, your confidence, your finances, your mental health, and your ability to live the life you once knew. I have tried so hard to remain strong, to stay positive, and to keep fighting not only for myself, but for my children. But the truth is, this battle has taken more from me than I ever thought possible.

Between mounting medical bills, repeated surgeries, time away from work, and ongoing treatments, the financial strain has become overwhelming. I have always been someone who gives, who pushes through, who finds a way—but today, I am exhausted. Asking for help is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, but I have reached a point where I cannot continue this fight alone.

I am starting this GoFundMe with humility, vulnerability, and hope—asking for support during one of the darkest chapters of my life. Any donation, no matter how small, will help ease the burden of medical expenses, recovery costs, and basic living needs, allowing me to focus on healing and surviving.

If you are unable to donate, please know that sharing my story, sending prayers, or offering words of encouragement means more than I can ever express.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking the time to read my story and for standing with me in this fight. Your kindness, love, and support give me strength when mine feels gone, hope when the days feel heavy, and the courage to keep going.