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Help Me Fight Cancer

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Six weeks ago I found lumps in my neck. While waiting on test results from my Dr. I woke up one night with the most excruciating pain in my lower left abdomen. More testing ensued followed by a soul-crushing diagnosis: uterine cancer that has spread throughout my abdomen to my lymph nodes and lungs. They are pressing into my organs causing extreme, constant pain.

I am due to start life-saving chemotherapy any day now. Unfortunately, I don't have health insurance. Stupid of me, I know. I mistakenly thought I could get health insurance whenever I wanted or needed to - but according to NY state law you can only sign up for health insurance from Nov. 1 - Jan. 31st. I also don't qualify for medicaid. 

My oncologist has refused to give me chemo in his office because of the expense. In his defense he is sending me to the hospital for it. But if I don't pay off my outstanding bills I could be refused further treatment.

I am the voice behind the food blog Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice where, for the past 8 years I lived, breathed and dreamed of food and blogging. I absolutey love it. For the past few months I have been posting old recipes because I'm too sick to cook.

Any type of physical activity is exhausting, painful and causes shortness of breath. I hope to get back in the kitchen soon.


I have a son watching over me from heaven, the love of my life is my loyal kitchen cat called Moon, I have one little sister and I'm living back home with my parents who have been tirelessly taking care of me for the past couple of months.

I desperately need your help in fighting this long, costly battle.

The money will go towards my outstanding medical bills, help fund my chemo and the care that comes with it, buy prescriptions and pay for the scans and testing I need to find out how I am progressing.

At some point I may need surgery and radiation. If needed it will also be used to help pay my bills at home and buy whatever else I need to see me through this tough time. After I get health insurance there will be costs involved including my deductible and co-pays.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart - I'm so grateful for any help you can give me. 

Please keep me in your prayers! XOXO

If you would like to donate through Paypal instead you can send it to [email redacted] - thank you!!

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  • Barbara Ferguson
    • $25 
    • 4 yrs
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Irene Pisano
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New York, NY

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