Summary: Dear Johnny, I am a single mom of 3 and have had the roughest year ever. Last August (2021) I was diagnosed with breast cancer (I had a large mass in my right breast, stage 2). Starting in September I began chemo. I had treatment until February this year and in March I was told I was in remission. I worked all through chemo in order to pay the bills and provide for my kids. I had my first surgery in March which was a double mastectomy and had to take 6 weeks off from work. I also had to have a procedure to put in expanders to prepare for breast reconstruction. In September of this year, I had to have my ovaries removed because my cancer is estrogen fueled. I missed 3 weeks of work. I’m 38 years old. I have one more surgery that I have to have done but I have been putting it off to January because I can’t afford to take more time off right now and my oldest son is leaving in a few weeks for his first deployment. Through it all I have to smile and keep pushing because we are still very blessed no matter the obstacles we’ve had to overcome. I am working so hard to keep up with doctors’ appointments, bills, work and kids. Just normal life things. And it will be my son’s last Christmas home for a few years. I would be so grateful if you could help us. I just want to have a good Christmas and not fall behind. Thank you for reading my email and thanks for all you do. Brandy Who Helped: Carrie, Glen, Jason, Consentino's How You Helped: 2 months rent, Christmas for the kids, groceries
