“I cannot wait to recover, when everything is done I wish to resume my activities and take care of my family,” says Rivelina. Rivelina is a 32-year-old mother who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Rivelina runs a small business with her husband in Haiti, selling cakes, pastries, and drinks. She loves cooking and using computers, and takes care of her one-year-old daughter. Her family relies on the income from her business, but her work has been interrupted by her illness and numerous hospital visits.
Rivelina first felt discomfort over a year ago, but was only recently diagnosed with breast cancer. “During this period, Rivelina became unable to take care of her activities, and became weak and sad,” says Project Medishare, our medical partner.
$1500 will fund surgery to remove Rivelina’s affected breast, as well as follow-up care. “Treatment will save her life,” says Project Medishare.
“I am hopeful,” says Rivelina. “I know that breast cancer is a severe disease, but I know that everything will be fine after I receive treatment.” Let’s help Rivelina get healthy and return to taking care of her family!