Please help me raise money for research!
Please read the story of a very good friends Granddaughter:
At 25, Katelyn should be deep into planning the final touches of her dream wedding. Should be picking out flowers, finanlizing seating charts, and feeling the thrill of anticipation for her big day. Instead, her Tuesday's are marked by the sterile smell of hospital rooms and the cold, metallic taste of chemotherapy. She's juggling part-time work, battling exhaustion and wrestling with mounting bills for her treatment and possibly surgery. But more than anything, Katelyn finds herself asking "Why me"?
It all started in February 2024 when Katelyn discovered a mass in her breast. She knew something wasn't right but at 25, breast cancer wasn't supposed to be in the cards. As a young woman, she faced skepticism from medical professionals, forcing her to become her own advocate just to get a biopsy. Her fears were confirmed: six months before her wedding, Katelyn was diagnosed with Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma, Stage 3.
The news was shattering. But it didn't stop there. After more tests and scan Katelyn's diagnosis was changed to Stage 4, with cancer spreading to her spine, chest, and liver. It was also triple-negative, an aggressive form of cancer. In July, a sudden turn of events landed her in the ICU, fighting for her life.
Yet, looking at Katelyn now, you might never guess the battle she is facing. Her smile remains as infectious as ever, masking the fears and uncertainty that have become part of her daily life. But the struggle isn't just physical. The financial burden is overwhelming. Bills are starting to come in, each one a reminder of the cost of survival.
No one at 25 should have to confront a life-threatening illness, let alone bear the financial and emotional strain that comes with it. Katelyn's story is not just of survival; it's a call to action. We urgently need your help to secure more funding for research, to develop better treatments, and to ensure that no one else has to endure what Katelyn is going through.
Please help us fight this battle by donating to Susan G. Komen whatever amount you can.
Thank you
