Hi, my name is Mari, and I'm fundraising for Michelle. Michelle and I both work for the same company in different departments. Michelle was super helpful from day one when I started with little direction. We have become good friends in a short period. I was one of the few Michelle confided in before her cancer was confirmed. She is one of the hardest-working people I know, and she will go out of her way to help anyone and everyone.

It's important to me to help Michelle because I empathize and can only imagine what it would be like to be in her position. As I mentioned, she works hard, but cancer treatment is expensive enough, and she has already cut out the expense of owning a car. She takes a bus to and from work five days a week in less than desirable conditions. Life is expensive already without out-of-pocket costs for cancer treatments.

The funds will go straight to Michelle so she can pay for medical, but also for the missed time she has accrued and will continue to do so because she doesn't have enough PTO days available to cover her during her treatment. She's already reacted to the chemo, which is taking its toll, and she can't come to work and fulfill her five-day workweek. I hope to surprise Michelle with the funds, so it will be one less thing she has to worry about during this time. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!