To know Tina, is to know a truly, impeccably beautiful woman on the inside and out. It means to have a true friend who is selfless to almost a fault, caring beyond the imagination, and simply has a heart of gold. She is a devoted wife and mother of two stunning boys, Ali & Malik. She dedicated her last 14 years with the L'Oréal Family and left a footprint with everyone she engaged with; her work ethic was beyond reproach.

In June 2014, the community surrounding Tina crippled as she was struck with Stage IV colon cancer with an unsightly prognosis. This news is something you never want to hear about a loved one.

Determined to fight, Tina found a team of doctors at Cedars-Sinai and UCI that believed in her and saw her will to live a long and healthy life for her boys. She received chemotherapy for the next 9 months and made strides that surprised every oncologist to this day. Following those treaments were 2 major surgeries on both her liver and colon. Her positive attitude NEVER strayed, not once to this day. Instead of saying, "Why me?' she insisted on, "How can I grow from this?" 

Her journey still continues. Since her diagnosis and subsequent surgeries, Tina has not been able to work and insurance is covering the minimums. Tina would never ask for help from anyone, but that is what she has us for. As her friends, the last thing we want her to worry about are medical expenses. She is also currently receiving holistic treatment methods that are 100% out of pocket.

All proceeds raised will help Tina pay off her medical expenses and be able to move forward from this nightmare and never look back. We cannot express our gratitude enough and we thank you in advance for love, support and prayers.

Kindly,
Lynn  Alfera