
CANCER SUCKS / financial crisis
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My name is Deborah and like many of you, have been affected by the horrific disease called Cancer. At the beginning of the 2016, the year ahead looked bright and ready for the taking. I wish I could say it worked out that way. However, on February 10th I received the phone call that would change our lives forever. I had been diagonsed with Advance Difussed Gastric Cancer. I am now a patient of The City of Hope. This news was a life changing experience for myself and my son. Less than a month later, I had no choice but to leave my job to spend time beating this diesease. March 4th 2016 they performed a surgery to remove part if not all of my stomach. It was unsuccessfulI. The cancer was spreading, so the surgeon decided to close me up. The next 5 days I spent in recovery at The City of Hope. The plan was to start chemo right away. I'm currently doing chemo 3 times amonth. I just finished Round 5 of Chemo. They also insrted a G-tube for feeding, which I need to hook uo to 6-12 hours a day. In June decision will be made if they will go ahead with surgery. Before this all started I had an awesome job, I was active and enjoyed life. Now i'm a prisoner to Cancer. This horrible disease has taken so much from us. I wake up everyday full of worry. Not being able to work has caused the worst financial situation we've ever expierenced. After exshausting the last few pay checks from my job and some money that was saved, we now look to my sons job as a retail associate to carry us financially for 2 weeks until the next payday. It's stressful on us to worry if we have a roof over our head or a vhicle to drive. We've tried to look for another house but due to the fact I can't work our income is not enough to move. We are beginning to feel trapped and overwhelmed. At this point behind 1 months rent, next month is coming due as well. (never been late in 5 years) 1 car payment ahead of repo. All donations will be put towards paying rent, utilities and car note. We need our car as that is the only means of reliable transportation for Doctor's appointments. We've got everyday bills piling up, paying what we can when we can. Sometimes the "pink" notices still appear in our mail box. After the passing of my husband of 23 years we left Virginia to come back to California to be near family. Two years after we were here I lost my mom to Stage 4 Cancer. Now we're faced with more than ever.
All donations will be put toward getting us on track and to ease the worry of having a place to live, a car to drive and food on the table. Having excessive worry is exhausting. I tell everyone that I have Cancer but it doesn't define who I am!! I'm a person with strong faith and deep love for my family. I'm a fighter but unfortunately I can't fight this battle alone. This is very humbling to ask for help as I've ALWAYS been very independent. I'm praying all works out.
We're asking for your help PLEASE. Asking for your prayers as well.
All donations will be put toward getting us on track and to ease the worry of having a place to live, a car to drive and food on the table. Having excessive worry is exhausting. I tell everyone that I have Cancer but it doesn't define who I am!! I'm a person with strong faith and deep love for my family. I'm a fighter but unfortunately I can't fight this battle alone. This is very humbling to ask for help as I've ALWAYS been very independent. I'm praying all works out.
We're asking for your help PLEASE. Asking for your prayers as well.
Organizer
Deborah A. Rhoden
Organizer
Murrieta, CA