Marjorie is a 44-year-old woman from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She lives with her husband, son, and two daughters. Marjorie is a stay at home mother and dedicated church member. She enjoys participating in church events and taking care of her children.
In May 2015, Marjorie noticed a small mass in her breast. She went to the doctor and had a mammogram and sonogram. After a biopsy, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Marjorie initially hid her diagnosis from her family hoping to protect them from pain and worry. However, as her condition progressed she could no longer hide her illness. With the support of her church, she sought treatment and began chemotherapy in February 2017.
Marjorie continues to try and take care of her children and household but has trouble with daily functioning and relies heavily on her family and friends. Doctors have recommended that Marjorie have a mastectomy. Our medical partner, Innovating Health International, is requesting $1,085 to fund Marjorie’s operation, which will be performed on May 31.
Marjorie hopes that this surgery will allow her to regain her health and be there for her children. She says, “A child needs their mother to take care of them and give them advice about life. I want to be able to do that for my own.”