No giving up…

Dec 01

I couldn’t be in a better place.  I recently accepted a job offer and I will be going back to work soon.  I wonder if I am ready to work a full day and to do the commute back and forth. There is only one way to find out and that is to start working.  I have been very fortunate and I just believe that things are not always good for everyone. I am one of the...

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Trying on New Prosthetic Leg

Nov 22

Trying on New Prosthetic Leg

This has been a long journey, but we want to thank all of you for being with us every step of the way. Without you, this would never have been possible. Zunaira still needs $10,000 more, so if you can donate even $1.00, please do. If you missed the videos of Zunaira trying on her new prosthetic leg, here they are. Also, we livestreamed the event, and you can watch...

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Finding a job…

Nov 17

I have Aetna and I am due for a renewal of my plan.  I know my plan is inadequate, I can’t upgrade because I have a pre-existing condition.  So my choice is to continue with this plan and pay the increased premium because of my illness.  But I don’t want to do that.  So I have decided to look for work and find something I would like to do  with a condition...

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New Hair

Nov 10

New Hair

Its time for my first hair cut after chemo.  At one of the fundraisers that my friends held for me, I received a gift certificate for color shine and blow dry at Perez Salon and Day Spa.  How nice it that!  Danielle, from Perez Salon and Day Spa, who has been a stylist for 17 years donated her services.  I decided to visit her today and got a haircut and color...

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And a big thanks to…YOU!

Nov 06

Things are moving in the right direction and I am getting closer to getting my new leg!  I just received $23,000 donation from family/extended family which was completely unexpected and an unbelievable gift.  I am so blessed to have such great family and friends.  Each and every one of you have pitched in and because of you, I will soon be standing on my own two...

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