I have been diagnosed with Stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that affects the bile ducts of the liver. This came as a complete surprise to me and my family. I went to the ER because I was dealing with severe itching and other painful symptoms that just did not seem right, and everything changed from there.

I am determined to keep fighting and to cherish every day I am given. At the same time, I am doing my best to keep my personally owned business, Edwards Painting, running while I go through treatment and recovery. This diagnosis has brought physical, emotional, and financial strain into every part of my life, and it has become increasingly difficult to manage both my health and the responsibilities that come with staying afloat day to day.

I am being treated by Baylor Scott and White and Texas Oncology in Dallas, and I will also be making trips to MD Anderson in Houston as I continue this fight. The costs tied to this do not end with one appointment. Support will help with ongoing medical expenses, everyday living costs, business expenses, and other financial burdens related to treatment and recovery as they continue over time.

Predictable support can make a real difference by helping me keep up with the recurring needs that come with cancer treatment while also trying to maintain my business and daily life. If you are able to give on a recurring basis, that steady help would mean so much. One-time donations are also deeply appreciated, and every contribution can help lighten the load for me and my family.

If you are not able to donate, sharing this fundraiser with your friends, family, and community would mean just as much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers, generosity, encouragement, and support as I fight this battle. Every donation and every share reminds me that I am not fighting alone.