Campaign Story

I was diagnosed with breast cancer around Christmas time and it just completely made my world turn upside down. All of a sudden I had to make life decisions immediately because time was of the essence.

I was able to do two rounds of IVF (well, I’m on day three of the second cycle) but I have to pay about $3,000 each cycle for the genetic testing, which is required in my case.

Unfortunately, they think that a third round is required before I will have any usable embryos. I have to start cancer treatment as soon as possible so I really can’t wait. I would have to start another cycle immediately after this one.

I have wanted more than anything to be a mom, and it seems like cancer is going to take this choice away from me, which is so infuriating. Cancer has already taken enough from me, and I’m fighting and succeeding, and I don’t want it to succeed in taking my chances of having a baby away from me.

I would really love to be able to do a third cycle of IVF, which would raise my odds of getting a healthy embryo significantly. I have had a very successful amount of eggs retrieved, so it’s just a numbers game.

I am somebody who has volunteered with Big Brother Big Sister, with after-school programs for at-risk kids. I have always fought for justice and children.

So, I have given part of my life to children’s charity. I have fought for so many other people; I just really need the community’s help right now to fight for me.