As someone who has always worked hard to provide for myself and my family, it is difficult to admit that I am now in a position where financial stress is my biggest worry. Due to a mix of circumstances including COVID, cancer, and MS, I have had to stop paying bills and tag my credit score in order to negotiate payment plans and lower service fees. It's frustrating to be in this position after working so hard to avoid it.

I was diagnosed with cancer in 2022 and am currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment along with holistic therapies not covered by insurance. The costs are overwhelming, and on top of that, I am also battling MS. The funds raised through this campaign will help cover these medical expenses as well as daily living costs.

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference in relieving the financial burden of ongoing medical bills, prescriptions, and the costs of a strict diet required by treatment side effects. Just $15, the price of a casserole, can go a long way in helping with vital medications or home maintenance tasks that have become too much for me to handle on my own.

I never imagined I would be in this situation at this stage in my life. As a single mom who raised three daughters on my own, I worked hard to put myself in a position where I could start my own business and focus on the things I love like family, travel, and food. Now, I am dipping into my retirement savings and struggling to maintain a positive mindset while battling these health challenges. Your support is truly appreciated as I navigate this unexpected journey in my mid-50s.

p.s. Yes, it's weird that I'm doing this for myself but when people asked in the beginning I said no and then as things started mounting and now it's been almost 2 years of fighting I needed to do this. This is how you can help!