Meet ROSAURA
Health issues have been part of daily life in Rosaura’s household. Her husband, an accomplished chef, was forced to leave his career five years ago due to an illness. Since then, Rosaura took on the role of his caregiver -– in addition to being a full-time mother for their two children.
Early last year, Rosaura was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in her neck. Further diagnostic studies would reveal she also had breast cancer. An action plan to treat the cancer was urgent. However, she had no money to start her oncology treatment.
“I was very stressed trying to figure out what I could do to raise the money for treatment,” says Rosaura. “I felt instant tranquility knowing I don’t have to worry about how I am going to pay, but rather how soon I will heal.”
When asked how her life had changed since her diagnosis, Rosaura chuckled. “I’ve gotten used to being in and out of hospitals,” said Rosaura. “But now it’s one sick person taking care of another sick person.”
But that is Rosaura’s fuel to fight and beat cancer: her husband needs her. Their eleven- and twelve-year-old children need her. “I am ready to overcome his disease!” added Rosaura, full of hope.
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