Hi, my name is Alexis, and I am fundraising for my little family - my son & I. I have gone back and forth, battling with myself, about writing this; but it has gotten to the point where I absolutely need to swallow my pride. I am a single mom who, as some, but few, know, back in late June of 2024 was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was caught early, and I was super hopeful for my treatment to be quick and then me moving on/forward. Well, just as getting a cancer diagnosis itself proves, things do not always go as planned. Prior to my diagnosis, and then while going through my multiple surgeries (one being unplanned/emergency), I was not working. I had been laid off during Covid, and a new job I was supposed to start never happened because the school closed & never reopened (due to Covid). I was home with my son for remote instruction & then, I got my diagnosis... Through my surgeries (and I have at least one more to do) and treatment/on going meds, I was living off of my savings. Unfortunately, now, I have run out of money. This leaves me in a very bad situation My immediate need is $2000, which will cover one month of living expenses - but my goal is $11,000 (edited from 6,000, see updates), which will cover 5 (edited from 3, see updates) months' living expenses. Anything more than that would be amazing, and add security and peace of mind. My surgeries and meds - which I am supposed to be on for at least 5 yrs - have caused side effects that cause chronic pain and other side effects: I get unfunctionalably tired very quickly, my hands don't function the same, my feet are in constant pain, I get dizzy, have nausea, and more. As much as I want things to be otherwise, it has become apparent to me that I am unable to work how I used to… Again, a very bad situation. I am hoping you can bring some good to all this mess, and help fund me, as I strive to find a new normal. I am doing different kinds of therapies to help me regain strength, and to help with pain/prevent future problems. I am hoping to book one needed surgery in about a month, and then will need another month to heal and do more therapy to help regain proper use of my one arm. Your help will allow me to do these necessary things and not have to stress about how I will cover my bills. It will allow for better healing. On top of the health stuff, the house I rent in is being sold, so I am also looking at potentially having to move. This is where anything over $6000 would be needed, and such a blessing. If it were just me, I may not be so concerned about the fall out from all this, but I have my 15 year old son, and I am the sole provider for him (us). It's been hard enough seeing and knowing how my diagnosis, treatment, and now lasting changes have impacted him - but to think that it may cause an even deeper cut (us having no where to live) well, it fills me with sorrow. Me having to write something like this, asking for help, is not how I saw this cancer battle thing playing out. I had envisioned myself being strong and an inspiration to others. However, maybe the turn of the plan/story is that admitting my weakness will be seen as strength, and then it will be those who can and do help that will be the inspiration. Your help will bring hope! Your help will allow for healing. Your help will keep a roof over my and my son's head. Please, give what you can. Any amount will help, and be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read a smidge of my story, and for helping. Peace to your house!
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