In March 2024, I was diagnosed with rectal cancer. I started FOLFOX chemotherapy in July and did my best to keep working in person through every treatment. Unfortunately, in October, I was fired because my chemo schedule became 'too much' for my employer. I was in the process of trying to buy a home, and suddenly, everything fell apart at once.

In January 2025, I rang the bell and thought I was finally done with treatment. But in March, I became septic from a desmoid tumor and kidney complications. Since then, I’ve been in the hospital every month with infections, surgeries, and now a permanent kidney drain. This November, I had to start chemo again, and just this week, I had a severe allergic reaction to Doxil. All of this has drained me physically, mentally, and emotionally. I’m exhausted and overwhelmed, but I’m still choosing to fight.

Right now, I can’t work. Medicaid denied me, so I pay for my insurance out of pocket, and even my chemo copays are a struggle. I’m asking for help to cover medical debt, six months of living expenses, insurance premiums, copays, and basic needs while I focus on healing. Asking for help is hard for me, but I can’t do this alone anymore. If you can donate or share, it truly means everything to me.