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<div>Hi we are the Esparza family. Our life has changed in a split second and asking for help in prayers and many other ways to help support our family. Unfortunately, we are having struggles in many ways and are asking for any help. My wife has been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. She has gone through two surgeries and many hospital visits and needing the support for bills and medical expenses like treatments, medications. Cancer sucks and unfortunately costing a lot. Please continue to keep us in your prayers and thank you for any help.
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Victoria Esparza

<div>We have started this event and GoFundMe to pull a community together and show our support for an amazing friend and his partner, who received some life threatening news over the last several months.
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<div>Carl, a passionate Soul, an inspiring Health Coach, who has impacted so many in his own community,  has been struck by his own life threatening illness. Carl has spent years leading and educating on the power of empowering ourselves to live fully through nutrition and mindset. Now he is struggling for his own life, through an acute health crisis.
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<div>In September 2023, Carl started developing tonsilitis, or so they thought. His right tonsil got really inflamed and swollen. Carl had a doctor check it out who prescribed some antibiotic spray to put on it and monitor it to see what happens.
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<div>Over the course of a month and a half, 2 different doctors had prescribed 3 different kinds of antibiotics and treatments for this, but it just wouldn't get better. Sometimes things would feel better, and other times it would not.
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<div>Eventually, in mid-October, Carl started complaining that the area was starting to hurt and developed a stinging sensation. 
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<div>So, back to the doctor again it was confirmed that it was just a bacterial infection that can be treated easily. Yet another range of medications started.
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<div>But, unfortunately, over time, it just got worse and worse until one morning that Carl woke up, crying from pain .Will rushed Carl to the ER for the doctor to examine him where it was determined that the tonsil has completely died and is literally rotting in his throat. The threat of not removing the tonsil was that the infection could spread into the soft tissue in his throat and impact major blood vessels and could also impact his ability to breathe. The only option was for the tonsil to be surgically removed, which they did, on both sides.
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<div>Due to the complicated nature of the infection and the risk of severe bleeding, Carl had to remain in hospital for 5 days. 
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<div>The 3 weeks following his surgery were filled to the brim with multiple check-up appointments with the ENT specialist, to make sure things were healing properly.
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<div>For the large part, Carl was healing well. But he kept complaining about a small spot in his throat that felt different, like there was something stuck in it. The doctor just chalked it up to some residual tissue from the surgery and said it would get better as the healing process continued.
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<div>Unfortunately, it did not, and over the course of a few weeks, this little left-over tissue “grew” and formed a big bulge in Carl’s throat, almost the same size as his original tonsil. The doctor wasn’t sure what the cause could be and decided to monitor the site for any signs of change since there was no pain associated with it.
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<div>About 4 weeks ago, Will noticed a white spot on the swollen area. He informed Carl and suggested making an appointment again to have it checked. The doctor didn’t see any reason for concern and provided no treatment. 
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<div>The first hospital visit had already cost them $6,500 US out-of-pocket, and thousands more for the treatments prior to and after the surgery. This had completely decimated their savings. 
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<div>Due to her course of treatment, they had a nurse costing $200 US per day with antibiotics and supplies costing around $600 US every 3 days.
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<div>The fungus that the doctor suspected, called mucormycosis, later confirmed through pathology tests, is a very rare and potentially fatal infection with a 65% mortality rate. 
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<div>This is where the complication with Carl’s Treatment started…
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<div>On top of the thousands of dollars needed for treatment, the required medication wasn’t even available in the city they live in, so relocation to another city will be required or shipping of the medication to their city will need to be arranged. 
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<div>Will had the difficult task of sitting next to Carl and telling him that they cannot afford the care he needs and is not even available. He was devastated and heartbroken.
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<div>With all of this transpiring, Will shared with me that Carl sank into a deep depression and started preparing to die.
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<div>But, through sheer determination and rigorous research, Will found an alternative option in the form of an oral antifungal medication. But even this option has been met with challenges.
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<div>Once again, the medication is not available in the city they live in. It will also cost $1,000 US per week for the treatment. 
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<div>Carl is also in need of an additional surgery to remove the remaining infected tissue from his throat to increase his chances of survival and recovery. A surgery which will cost thousands and that they have to travel to another city for.
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<div>This has completely destroyed our friends financially, as their ability to maintain their business- their only income, is being halted. They have had to ask their landlord to halt their rent payments until they can get some money with no light in sight.
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<div>The truth is that money is going out faster than it is coming in.
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<div>And we witness the stress and worry of Will literally searching for ways to save Carl's life, we are praying for a Collective Miracle to support.
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<div>After using all of their personal resources, we heard that Carl is still far from over his journey of surgery, medication and healing.
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<div>Carl's next mandatory surgery that will cost between $3000 US and $5,000 US, depending on the speed of recovery and success thereof
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<div>Additional diagnostic tests and scans required in preparation for and as prerequisite for the above surgery that has already cost almost $1,000 US and will cost $1,000 US more to complete
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<div>Medications as treatment for the infection in excess of $1.500 US per week
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<div>Support and assistance with paying their rent of $1,500 US / month
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<div>Support and assistance with living expenses of about $2,000 US / month.
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<div>Our Hearts' hope is that with a ripple effect of kindness we can support our friends in any capacity, even a small nominal impact would show them there is hope.
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<div>We believe any little bit of help can support them, during this scary and unsettling experience, and that this next surgery and ongoing treatments will save Carl's life.
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Urgent support for our dear friend Carl 

<div>It is with deep sorrow, and a heavy heart that I, Austin Smith, and my wife, Tatiana Smith, make this announcement and request for help.
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<div>Our beautiful 5 month old son, Michail Logan Smith, has passed away late evening Sept 2nd San Antonio Texas time, early morning Sept 3rd Kyrgyzstan time. He was visiting family in his mother's home country when this unexpected tragedy occurred. His heart had failed him. Although his mother and the emergency medical team worked desperately to resuscitate him, Mikey's heart refused to start again.
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<div>We hate to ask, but we are in desperate need of help to pay for the astronomical costs involved; the cost of the emergency medical response, the autopsy cost, the cost for the casket to return him home to San Antonio, the cost for the embalming for the flight, the cost for flying him home, the cost for his viewing and memorial service, and the cost for his cremation and urn. There are other costs involved; his death certificate, last minute plane tickets for my wife, 2 year old daughter, and parent-in-laws, to return back to San Antonio, etc. 
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<div>We are overwhelmed with grief over the loss of our baby boy. Mikey was a beautiful, happy boy. Big blue eyes, blonde hair and an infectious smile. He would listen intently with that smile, while anyone talked to him. He would then talk back in the cutest baby babble. His big sister. Sophia, loves him immensely. She was so excited the day he came home. At only 2 years old, she was so kind and gentle to him. He was hitting his milestones and was just learning to roll over. He could melt anyone's heart in seconds with his bright smile. We are going to miss him so much.
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<div>Please know that no words could ever express our gratitude to your kindness  and generosity at this tragic time. Just know, we will never forget your help. Thank you so much for anything, and everything, you can do to help.
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<div>Our most heartfelt gratitude; Austin, Tanya, and Sophia.
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Michail Logan Smith; born 3-29-2023 died 9-2-2023

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<div>I am starting this page to support my dear friend - Rainer Zach, father of 3 beautiful kids, to help him raise funds for his battle with pancreatic cancer. 
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<div>I had the great pleasure of working with Rainer for a few years as his administrative assistant from 2015-2017, and I have always admired his entrepreneurial energy and kindness. We remained friends, and he has always been there for me. 
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<div>Now, Rainer  needs our help as he has been fighting cancer for a few years.
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<div>Rainer was born in Germany in 1966 and moved to the US at the age of 23.
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<div>For many years he worked in the fine dining restaurant business, lived in Chicago, NYC and settled in San Diego, where he started a few successful business ventures and had three beautiful kids. 
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<div>His story is fascinating. After following the protocol, doing chemo and following the doctor's advice, he got so sick that he decided to do his own research and stopped the chemo. 
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<div>He learned that there are many alternative treatments that don't include poisoning, burning or cutting (Chemo, Radiation and surgery). However, many are either forbidden in the US or just not practiced.
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<div>Rainer started helping others who had lost hope when he achieved impressive results. He created a local support group in San Diego to share his experiences and educate about alternative healing without destroying the body and causing more cancer from carcinogenic chemo treatments. 
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<div>Rainer’s oncologist said there was no way to operate and recommended aggressive chemo as a last line of defense. In fact, the chemo proposed by the doctor has been around for over 60 years and was developed from German mustard gas used in the first World War!
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<div>Rainer has decided to take another route and try an alternative clinic in Mexico.  The clinic offers all the alternative and advanced treatments available in Europe and South America.
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<div>Sadly, the treatment is not covered by Rainer’s insurance that he has in the US. He says, that many insurance companies have no issue paying hundreds of thousands of $$ for his chemo to US drug companies per year, but $40K for an alternative clink is out of their budget.
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<div>This page is a fundraiser for Rainer’s alternative treatment, and any help is greatly appreciated. He is an incredible, kind-hearted man who truly deserves to live. 
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<div>Please, help us to collect the funds to help Rainer in his battle with this horrible desease
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<div>Sincerely, Tatiana Gorshkova
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Rainer's Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

<div>Hi! We are trying to help raise money for our neighbors, Martin and Linda Williams because they were recently in a house fire. Martin and Linda have both helped the community in many ways and now is the time to give back. Linda has been a nurse for many years even running the Covid-19 unit during this pandemic. Martin is a veteran and helps in neighborhood watch. If you could help in anyway, please contribute whatever you can nothing is too little! 100% of the proceeds will go to the Williams! 

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Help Martin and Linda

<p> <br />Hi, my name is Ashley Lawrence. I’m Deborah Gonzalez’s daughter. As many of you all know my mother was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver almost two years ago. I have been caring for her as best as I can but unfortunately she is now in end stage liver failure and was put on hospice care in May. I started this go fund me as a last resort for help. There have been some complications with getting my mom enrolled in provider services. Things are on their way but nothing is set in stone yet. This go fund me will help us find her a provider that can come 5 days a week so that I can go back to work to provide for my babies. Anything will help and it is a short term solution until her insurance kicks in and we can get her a provider. Please help us by sharing this page so that it may reach as many people as we can. May god bless you all
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Funeral Expenses for Deborah

My Dad, Rodney, was diagnosed with Esophageal Carcinoma Stage 3 in February of this year.  He started his treatment, Chemo and Radiation, and has 3 more weeks to go.  After this is done, he will be having a major surgery in Rockwall, TX to remove his esophagus and build a new one.  He has a lengthy recover, up to 3 weeks in hospital and then hopefully back home to finish his recovery.  During this time, any donations to help with medical expenses, travel expenses or just a few encouraging words and prayers for him would be greatly appreciated.

Help Rodney Roussarie battle Esophageal Carcinoma

I have always found it very hard to ask for help, but Lord knows it'd takes a village to raise a child and it takes that same village and more to help a sick person within that same village. Unfortunately, I am that sick person. I'm 39, mother of 2 wonderful children (CJ who is 5 and Heidi who is almost 3), and wife to my incredible husband Chris.<br /><br />On Friday, October 26th, 2018, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.<br /><br />Let me back up a bit and explain how Chris and I got to this past Friday.<br /><br />On Thursday, October 18th, 2018, I made an appt to see my PCP because I have been having abdominal issues since the end of September/beginning of October. At first I thought I was having normal bloating with my stomach being distended (I even took a pregnancy test to rule that out - all 4 tests came out negative) and the pressure (not pain) was becoming an increasing discomfort. My PCP sent me to University Radiology in New Brunswick for an ultrasound.<br /><br />On Friday, October 19th, 2018, I received the results of the ultrasound and it was strongly suggested on the results that I get a CT scan of my abdomen right away. It took all day calling my PCP to speak to one of his associates (as my PCP was away for the weekend) to get someone to read the results. I was told that a pre-authorization for a CT would be done early the following week, but not to worry.<br /><br />On Monday, October 22nd, 2018, when I got to work, my office manager took one look at me and said I needed to speak to my PCP (who shares office space in our building two days a week) to see if there was some way to speed up the pre-authorization. Unfortunately, my PCP's office showed zero compassion and told me if I was feeling as bad as I was, then I needed to go to the ER. Which is what my office manager and the pediatricians at my job did shortly after that and I went to RWJ University Hospital in New Brunswick.<br /><br />While in the ER, I had my CT scan. While waiting for the results I actually received a phone call from my PCP's office that the pre-authorization was ready and I could make an appt - when I told them I was in the ER and that I didn't want to speak to the doctor on call, I think I hit a nerve, but at this point I didn't care as I was finally getting medical attention.<br /><br />My doctor in the ER broke the news that I have a mass covering my left ovary. While waiting for Chris to get to me in the ER (many thanks to our friend Sam for coming over to take care of CJ and Heidi), the PA from the pediatric office, PJ, came and stayed with me until almost 11pm (many thanks to her as well).<br /><br />On Tuesday morning, October 23rd, 2018, I met the doctor who would become my oncologist, Dr. Buckley, and he explained not only the results of the CT scan, but sent me for another CT scan (this time a CT of my chest), a biopsy, and a paracenthesis (draining of the fluid in my abdomen - which ended up coming back on Wednesday morning, which Dr. Buckley told me would happen). It was late Tuesday night when I finally left the ER and got a room. lol<br /><br />On Wednesday, October 24th, 2018, Dr. Buckley and his team came and spoke to Chris and I. I was discharged on Wednesday and was told that we would get the biopsy results on Friday, which would be the day we would discuss the game plan. We went home knowing that it was most likely cancerous, but just how much was unknown until Friday.<br /><br />On Friday, October 26th, 2018, Chris and I went to the RWJ Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ in New Brunswick to meet with Dr. Buckley. During our meeting, he confirmed that I do have ovarian cancer.<br /><br />I went for a mammogram this past Monday and had a biopsy for an abnormality with my left lymph node under my arm pit and for a spot found on my right breast during the mammogram. We hope to get the results of the biopsies tomorrow, Friday, November 2nd, 2018.<br /><br />Today I had my genetic testing done tomorrow to see if I carry the BRCA Gene (which given the extensive family history of cancer I probably do carry the gene).<br /><br />Game plan for my cancer will be 3 rounds of chemotherapy (one week on and two weeks off) hopefully starting this Monday, November 5th, 2018 (everything now depends on the results of Tuesday's biopsies - if I also have breast cancer then the course of action will need to change). After the 3 rounds of chemo, 4 weeks or more after the last round of chemo, I will have a CT scan to see how much the cancer has been shrunk and then be scheduled for a complete hysterectomy (sometime early 2019). After my 6-8 weeks of recovery, I would have another 3 rounds of chemo like before. I'll be having constant blood work done to make sure I'm strong enough for each upcoming step. 3 to 4 days after each chemo treatment I will feel the fatigue and other side effects of the chemo for at least 3-4 days (maybe longer).<br /><br />Yes, I will be losing all of my hair. No, I don't want a wig. Bald is beautiful. Chris is going to crochet me hats to wear.<br /><br />My office manager said she will order me masks with pretty designs to wear at the office when my immune system is low. I don't want to scare any little kids coming into the office. Yeah, I am allowed and encouraged to work while on chemo - Dr. Buckley wants me to keep a normal schedule as possible. I will only be on disability during my 6-8 weeks of recovery after my surgery.<br /><br />CJ's teacher, Miss Sabrina, is on board to keep CJ's school schedule as normal as possible. So between now and the end of CJ's kindergarten year at Aldene School will be filled with this unknown.<br /><br />I am the captain of my ship. I am serving an eviction notice to cancer - GET THE FUCK OFF!!!<br /><br />I have two high school graduations to attend. I have two weddings to dance my heart out to. I have grandchildren that will need to be spoiled. I am going to live to be 100! I have another 60 years in me. I will not quit. I will not give up. I have my husband and our children to live for.<br /><br />I'm not one to ask for help. I'm normally the one doing for everyone else. However, right now, Chris, the kids, and I need everyone's help. To say that I'm not afraid would be a lie. I'm downright petrified. We thank you in advance for your support.

Rhodes Rage Over Ovarian Cancer

<p>March 28, 2021<br /><br />On Sunday morning  heavy thunderstorms rolled through the San Antonio area. While the family was getting ready for church, lightning struck Pastor Jon Martin’s house.  The resulting fire started in the attic and spread causing severe structural damage to the house. The smoke and water damage has ruined all of their personal belongings and household items.
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<p>Thank you for praying for our Pastor and his family. Thank you for financial contribution. Thank you for being a blessing to our Pastor and his family.<br /><br />Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust;<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/55619890_1616977856647034_r.jpeg" alt="55619890_1616977856647034_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" />
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Pastor J Martin House Fire

PLEASE HELP ME WIN THIS FIGHT. First and foremost thank you to everyone that has been praying and sharing #FindVanessaGuillen
My sister DID NOT sign up to the ARMY to be held AGAINST her will.... she was murdered inside Fort Hood military base. We need to get justice. Please help me gather donations to able to take this all the way to D.C. I need to cover expenses at home and traveling fees everyday, I haven’t been able to work at all and been having to stay on top golf my sisters case. Gas, food, hotels, rentals for over two months. May god bless you, with your help we’ll be able to bring VANESSA BACK HOME to Rest In Peace. 
This will also be used for SPECIAL funeral arrangements, flower arrangements etc.

SOLDIER VANESSA GUILLEN MISSING

<br />In Judaism, it is common to give and receive gifts in multiples of $18 or "Chai", which in part signifies a good omen for life. In fact, the longstanding Jewish tradition of gifting, contributing or donating in increments of $18 to individuals is often considered a good deed and mitzvah. The act of giving, gifting or donating $18 or multiples thereof is commonly referred to as "giving chai."  Symbolically, these gestures are representative of giving a gift of "life."<br /><br />And turns out that's exactly what I need. <br /><br />Because I'm all about that symbology and good omens, I am asking for $18 donations. 3,000 of them.  Which is a lot to ask, I know, but I truly believe it can happen. There is strength in numbers and you can never underestimate the impact that can be made when a lot of people contribute a little. I know this is a trying time for everyone with COVID19 still looming and casting a wide net, but unfortunately for me time could very well be of the essence.  <br /><br />So please share my story.  I'm just a person that is desperate to never hear the words, "it's cancer" ever again and more than anything does not want to leave my son. Thanks for reading and sharing and being a brick along my path to what will hopefully prove a long life!<br /><br />____________________________________________________________________________________________<br /><br />In November 2019 at 29 weeks pregnant I was diagnosed with Her2+, ER-, PR- breast cancer. At 30 weeks I had my first round of Adriamycin/Cytoxan chemotherapy. In early January 2020, at 36 weeks I was induced and gave birth to my beautiful son Keeper. 4 days later I was fully diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer when doctors confirmed that the same cancer was discovered on my liver. <br /><br />This phase of cancer, also called stage 4, means the cancer has traveled through the bloodstream to create tumors in the liver, lungs, brain, bones and/or other parts of the body. While treatable, metastatic breast cancer (MBC) cannot be cured (most chemo protocols do not effect cancer cells in the blood/brain). <br /><br />The 5 year survival rate for stage 4 breast cancer is 22 percent; median survival is 3 years. Just to be sure you're processing this... I repeat... The 5 YEAR survival rate for stage 4 breast cancer is 22%; median survival is 3 YEARS. That still just seems impossible, but I also thought I would never get breast cancer... while pregnant, so statistics just seem not to be on my side. <br /><br />This prognosis was especially traumatizing to me as I am a single-mother-by-choice, meaning that at 36 and single, I took it upon myself to accomplish my lifelong dream of becoming a mother, which was finally happening after 2 rounds of IVF, and I was SO excited up until the part where I got "incurable" cancer. <br /><br />Needless to say, I am determined not to go down without a fight, because neither I nor my son signed up for, or deserve anything less than a long life full of love.   <br /><br />That being said, the past 6 months have been extremely transformative. I have endured 7 rounds of chemo and I have seen tremendous progress as my once 7cm tumor in my left breast is now down to 8mm and the 2 cm tumor on my liver is down to 1cm. <br /><br />So some GOOD NEWS is that I currently have under 2cm of what was once 9cm of cancer remaining in my body (for now)! <br /><br />The NOT-SO-GOOD news is that we saw that progress by Round 4 and "no measurable changes” since, and although I'm feeling mostly positive and indestructible, I’m also trying to not be overly optimistic, meaning trying not to just accept everything is going to be okay, because that’s pretty much what got me here and though the view is pretty at times, a long stay could (and statistically, likely will) kill ya.<br /><br />Just a little lesson about cancer. At Stage 4 it is not uncommon to experience a remission, a period where there is no evidence of disease, some would say "cancer-free", but you are never cancer-free, at least not medically. Once the "pioneer cells" are in your blood, regardless of active treatment (which I will be on FOR. EVER.), it most often will land elsewhere at some point (usually within 3-5 years) and when this happen it's bad news, because this means it's the supervillain of cancer cells and usually much less responsive to treatment. Gasp. And then you die, usually within 3-5 years, hence the prognosis.   <br /><br />And, to put it plainly, that sucks... like, a lot. <br /><br />So here’s the plan. I’ve done a lot of research over these past months and I’ve found out some very hopeful information.<br /><br />Oligometastatic breast cancer (OMBC) is sometimes considered as an intermediate biological state between localized and widely metastatic disease. There is increasing evidence that prolonged disease control is possible in patients with OMBC when treated with aggressive multidisciplinary management.<br /><br />And we are on that multidisciplinary train! My oncologist is supportive of having the tumor in my liver resected (removed) via radiofrequency ablation which I ABSOLUTELY believe is a HUGE step in the right direction. Metastatic tumor removal in Metastatic Breast Cancer for therapeutic benefit is not considered standard of care but may be undertaken in highly selected individual cases and shows favorable long term survival (crossing fingers and toes). To me this translates to a biological quirk where the cancer has not yet fully saturated my blood, yet happened upon my liver as an isolated occurrence (less cancer in my blood=less chances for return). So there is THAT and I am so relieved to even have that be a possibility, but there is this doubt in my head; a voice that questions whether THAT truly IS my situation and wonders if I will severely regret not taking this more seriously 3-5 years from now and doing what I believe can effect cancer that may circulating in my bloodstream.<br /><br />Enter GoFundMe Round 2. <br /><br />“Hope 4 Cancer” in Mexico offers ALL of the alternative therapies that I have found to show promise (as in A LOT of VETTED RESEARCH in reputable journals, forums &amp; studies shows remarkable success, specifically in cases like mine- google check me if needed) including Light and Sound Therapies, Immunotherapies, Thermal Energy, Biological IV, Metabolic, Oxygen, Anti-microbial, Anti-Angiogenic, Anti-inflammatory, Nutritional, Magnetic/Electrical Fields, Detoxification, Exercise and Emotional/Spiritual Therapies. <br /><br />You can learn more about each of these areas here: <br /><a href="https://hope4cancer.com/alternative-cancer-treatments/"><a href="https://hope4cancer.com/alternative-cancer-treatments/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://hope4cancer.com/alternative-cancer-treatments/</a></a><br /><br />The program is 3 weeks, with every day packed full of various alternative treatments that work to not only attack the cancer, but to strengthen my immune system, which is paramount. Interestingly there are numerous studies that link immunotherapy and sudden immune response due to infection/fever to favorable outcomes, when this happens the immune system is able to recognize the threat and the cancer is attacked more effectively than any man made chemotherapy could ever hope to. Turns out that our immune systems are perfectly capable of attacking and winning against cancer cells, but the cancer has also become very adept at 'hiding' from weakened immune cells. The best way to combat future recurrence is to optimize my own immunity, and after 7 rounds of chemo, which has near depleted my immune system, now is the time to rebuild (see 'Labs' pictured). <br /><br />Originally I thought I would save this option as a "back-up plan", for when the cancer returned, or things started going really south (I stop responding to chemo- I honestly hate to even say that), but the choices I make now and the treatments I'm able to take advantage of BEFORE my cancer has the opportunity to take hold elsewhere or further proliferate my blood stream,  will make all the difference. The more I read about these treatments and read the testimonies of others who have sought treatment here, the more  I know I have to go and the sooner the better. <br /><br />To be completely honest, my fear is that this cancer will remain in my blood and strike when I least expect it and I will realize too late that I should have done more "when I had the chance" and ultimately I will pay with my life... if that's not enough pressure, I've got this amazing son, that I may have to look in the eye one day and say with honesty that "Mommy did everything she could to stay here with you".  It literally breaks my heart to think of my son crying out and me not being able to be the one to hug him and kiss him on the head and tell him everything is going to be okay, for the rest of his life. I want to be able to be here to do that. I want to be his rock and to take him on so many adventures and his first trip to Disneyland. I want to teach him how to be a good man, to be kind and to be the guy who talks to the new kid at school, or stands up for those that are being bullied. I want so many things for him and selfishly I want to also see him be that guy some day. <br /><br />So anyway, that's my plan and those are my hopes and it’s expensive as heck and although it’s not fun to need help, let alone ask for it (twice) when everyone has been MORE than generous and supportive in innumerable ways, I guess it would be less fun to actually die from cancer when maybe I could have lived, so here I am, asking again, because it’s just important that I try. Every day and in every way. I just need to know I left no stone unturned. I just know this exists and I know it works and I would be remiss not to try to make it happen.  <br /><br />Thank you for your time, and thank you even more for your help, both before, and now. Throughout everything I have been motivated and sustained daily by the kindness of others, and it makes this pretty horrific nightmare a lot more palatable; I dare even say enjoyable. <br /><br />Feel free to follow or catch up on my story on Facebook (Shelby Gale) and/or Instagram (wild_haired_gale) where I could certainly practice restraint and try to keep some modicum of privacy, but I don't.  <br /><br /> &lt;3 Shelby (and Keeper)<br />
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<p><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48073990_158982362342345_r.jpeg" alt="48073990_158982362342345_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" />Lab Results at most recent blood draw on May 7, 2020. 4 weeks after my last round of Taxotere, Carboplatin, Herceptin &amp; Perjeta. <br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48073990_1589832093237864_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="48073990_1589832093237864_r.jpeg" />January 3, 2020- The day my son Keeper was born and the BEST day of my life. 
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The Gift of Life - $18 Drive for Hope

<img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/36731566_154903278267139_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="36731566_154903278267139_r.jpeg" /><br />Our mom, Frances Castillo was diagnosed with uterine cancer a little over two years ago.  After a full hysterectomy, the cancer is back and has spread.  She has been in so much pain that she has been forced to take a leave of absence from work; which is now causing her financial stress.  We are raising money to help pay for her medical expenses.  She has an uphill battle ahead of her but we know she can get through this if she can focus on the task at hand...getting better.  Please help us relieve some of the financial burden that comes with this dreadful disease.  Anything you can donate is wholeheartedly appreciated. Thank you!

Medical Expenses for Frances Castillo

Yesterday Michael Garcia's life was taken far too soon.  His daughter Hailey is currently fighting for her life at this time.  Some of you may know Michael and his youngest daughter Addison as they have been highly involved with Ohana wrestling and Marra Senki Jiu Jitsu.  Michael is survived by his wife Lisa, youngest daughter Addison and we pray Hailey as well.

Help with Hospital and Funeral Cost

Our precious friend (more like family) Sherry Johnson is battling breast cancer. Sherry has the heart of a champion and abounding strength. We wanted to start this GoFundMe page to take financial pressure off the Johnson family so they can focus on complete healing for Sherry. We thank you all in advance for blessing a family that has been such a blessing to so many of us throughout the years! <br /><br />“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.” Eph 3:20

Team Sherry

Hi, I'm Denise Kanfield and my 14-year old nephew Jeffrey has been accepted to the Undiagnosed Disease Network (UDN) to help diagnose and find a way to save his life. His mom, my sister Debbie, will be taking Jeffrey to Houston regularly to work with the staff and neurologists to try to get a diagnosis and effective care starting next week. The funds raised will pay for their travel to Houston, the medical costs they will and have been incurring and help day to day if Debbie is not able to return to work in the fall (she is only allowed 10 absences and her FMLA has run out). <br /><br />My sister (Debbie Johnston Kreiger), her husband Jeff and mother-in-law Maureen have been working tirelessly to get Jeffrey the help he needs especially in the last 12 months as his health significantly declined. They've tried to manage financially through Jeffrey's 4 surgeries, 2 procedures (to drain fluid off his brain), and 32 nights in the hospital in the last year. Last month they inserted a feeding tube to nourish him and maintain his weight at 71 lbs. If you don't know Texas passed a law that cut care to medically fragile children. Under this program Jeffrey now has limited access to the specialists who have been helping to diagnose and treat him. He was not eligible for the wheelchair he needs, the feeding bags ($45/bag x 4 bags a day), the saline to flush his intestines, nor the care of home visit nurses to assist his mom and dad in performing these services.  Debbie finally got approval this week to get the feeding pump, formula and supplies covered a month after the surgery.  The law says that if Parents don't like the care the state provides they can pay for the care they want. Debbie is a school lunch room supervisor and Jeff is a warehouse manager, they can't afford the care Jeffrey needs. She is constantly fighting insurance and the state for the basics. The money raised through this will help either get the care Jeffrey needs to get better or provide peace of mind while they at least try.<br /><br />Thank you for reading about Jeffrey. I cannot express enough gratitude for the help, support and prayers you may offer.<br /><br /><strong>About Jeffrey:</strong><br />Jeffrey was born in May of 2002 to Debbie and Jeff Krieger.  He was born with both physical and mental disabilities and autism.  Over the years Debbie and Jeff learned that he would be limited to a mental age of about 6, they struggled through ear and eye surgeries, significant autism behavior issues and general intestinal health issues.  They had the amazing support of our Dad until he passed in April of 2014 and Debbie’s best friend Tonya who worked closely with Jeffrey and watched him regularly until she passed unexpectedly in 2015.  <br /><br />Last year Jeffrey started to get more frequent intestinal issues and was hospitalized.  Ultimately they inserted a tube to help with moving things through his intestines resulting in Debbie and Jeff regularly flushing his system with a saline mixture so things did not back up.  Throughout the process Jeffrey started eating less since it hurt to eat and process food.  <br /><br />By early this year, he had lost significant weight and was having additional health issues impacting his mobility.  He was hospitalized several times with seizures and mental confusion.  In May they determined he had a spinal fluid leak on the brain.  They did a procedure to drain the fluid and to identify what the issue was.  It briefly helped and they did an additional surgery in June.  During these surgeries they have to keep Jeffrey immobilized and are very careful about how they bring him off his anesthesia.  One time he awoke pulled out all the tube, another he tried to get up and fell resulting in a concussion.  Finally in July they told Debbie if they didn't insert a feeding tube he wouldn't be with us in 3-6 months.<br /><br />Jeffrey really struggles to understand all of this, he has autism with sensitivity issues, mentally he is 6 and he is very disheartened.   Recently he has been telling his mom that he wants to go to heaven because Jesus and the angels want him to come.  Debbie is working very hard to create a quality of life through all these struggles and hospitalizations.  In the middle of it all, this summer she got notice from her landlord and had to find a home, pack and move while trying to take care of Jeffrey in the hospital.   I love how my sister has focused on finding activities that Jeffrey enjoys and spending time with him.  I hope this helps to take some of the stress off her.  <br /><br /><br />Learn more about Protect TX Fragile Kids - <a href="http://www.protecttxfragilekids.org/the-problem-with-star-kids.html"><a href="http://www.protecttxfragilekids.org/the-problem-with-star-kids.html" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.protecttxfragilekids.org/the-problem-with-star-kids.html</a><br /></a>

Jeffrey's UDN Fund

<p>Stephen Brumby, the fourth of seven children and the son of Clayton and Elizabeth Brumby, died tragically July 3rd, 2016. In his 14 years of life he was described as “a meteor that couldn’t be contained” by his family or anyone that knew him. He loved fishing, tennis, music, and archery. He had an insatiable appetite to learn and was constantly sharing his wisdom with those around him. He was passionate about his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and dedicated his life to sharing his hope with others.</p>
<p> The family’s only comfort is knowing that he is Home praying for us and doing all the amazing things the Lord had prepared for him to do.<br /><br /><br />Your generous gifts and donations will help with the expenses the family is now facing.</p>

Stephen Brumbys Memorial Fund

Melissa Maricle

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Michail Logan Smith; born 3-29-2023 died 9-2-2023