Hello friends, and friends of friends
Josy Resende, a dear friend, has cancer. On behalf of some of her friends, I have started this page.
We are fundraising in the hope of helping Josy to pay for her treatment. Josy has only limited insurance and she cannot afford the significant self-pay element of her treatment. She has largely struggled on her own, borrowing large sums but now is unable to manage.
Josy is a single mom to Jose (who just turned 12) and a nursery/kindergarten teacher. Since she got sick, she has not been able to work or earn money. She lives in Brazilia, Brazil.
She is a dedicated mother, daughter, teacher and friend who has been unstintingly generous and supportive of so many others in their need. (My own experience of her a supportive friend was when she came to my home every day to bath my newborn infant when I became disabled and could not do so myself.)
Josy is struggling to pay for her treatment in order to get well. She must receive this treatment if she is to recover, and survive.
Josy has endured months of aggressive chemotherapy to shrink the tumour. The cancer was detected early and is localised: in this regard, she is fortunate!
UPDATE: Josy has now had her surgery (mastectomy). She has had to borrow money to have this and this amount must be repaid soon. Next steps are post surgery recovery and radiation. We are all hoping for the best outcome.
If you can help by donating to her treatment, she would be extremely grateful.
Thank you in anticipation of any financial support you can give! Thank you!