We recently received a message Adrian Cotera, a lifelong Miami Springs resident, husband and father. He’s raising money for his 35 year old wife, Sheila, who’s fighting breast cancer. He asked us to share the story with the Miami Springs community:
Hi, my name is Sheila, I’m 35 years old, and I’ve just been diagnosed with breast cancer. A few weeks ago, I started this process with God’s help, and after several evaluations with different doctors, it’s been decided that I’ll undergo a double mastectomy. Initially, only the right breast would be operated on, where I have the largest and most concerning lesion, which includes several lymph nodes with metastasis. However, the left breast also needs to be operated on, as the MRI showed a suspicious spot. For my peace of mind, I prefer to have both done to avoid future worries.
After the surgery, I’ll receive chemotherapy, and later, I’ll be able to have breast reconstruction surgery. Although it’s said that God gives his toughest battles to his strongest warriors, I never thought I’d go through this.
It’s been a fast process, so fast that I’ve barely had time to process it. I’m calm, focused on coming out unscathed. I have a nearly 5-year-old son who I adore, and he’s my motivation to stay strong, and my husband Adrián, who’s been my rock and strength throughout this process, always with encouraging and motivating words.
Being diagnosed with breast cancer at my age has been very stressful, especially since my medical insurance only covers a small percentage of the treatments and exams I’m undergoing. That’s why we’ve decided to open this account to ask for your support and collaboration.
I wholeheartedly appreciate every dollar you can contribute to help cover medical expenses. My family and I are very grateful for your help. Thank you for your support and prayers!
To donate online, the family has setup the following Go Fund Me Page:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-sheila-fight-against-breast-cancer
Please pray for Sheila’s health and a speedy recovery.
