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Help Danni with her Battle with NeuroFibroSarcoma

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Hello my name is Danielle and I was a little hesitant making this GoFundMe because it feels selfish to ask others for help as I'm usually the one to help, not be helped. In February I received my cancer diagnosis . My cancer is called NeuroFibroSarcoma and is very rare only occurring in 0.001% of the general population. I am currently inpatient at a local hospital receiving radiation and chemotherapy in hopes of shrinking the tumor so that it can be surgically removed. I have no income at this time and still have bills to pay but my biggest concern is getting this cancer treated. It has been recommended time and time again that I get a second opinion from a sarcoma center but that takes money. I would have to physically go to see a sarcoma surgeon . There are several here in Florida but I would need hotel money , gas money, food money, etc. For someone literally without 10 dollars to her name, and bills piling up the idea of being able to go to a sarcoma center seems unfathomable. My mother works as a nurse and is raising 5 kids 8,8,7,7,7 and also cares for my disabled veteran stepfather who has bladder cancer and demacular degeneration so financially she is barely able to stay afloat herself. Just because I have Cancer Birthdays,Christmas, and other Holidays don't stop either. If there is also anyone with some sort of work I could do from within this hospital room currently I'm more than open to do anything I can to make an income even while inpatient, regardless of how crappy the chemo makes me feel! My biggest goal is to save my arm at this time obviously so if it means making a GoFundMe account and putting my pride aside to ask for help , well here I am. At age 33 I have so many dreams and goals that I haven't yet conquered and this all just came about so suddenly , literally like a thief in the night. I miss my babies and haven't seen them in person since September 9th when I became inpatient and am ready to get back to life. Sarcomas are not curable but can be removed so this will be an ongoing battle for me which is why I'm asking for the amount I'm asking for.× From a Second opinion Road trip, medical supplies,  bills  and other unforseen expenses there is a broad spectrum of things this money would be used for.., however my primary goal is to get to a sarcoma center and get my arm saved! Well I guess that gives a decent overview of what my goal is here , if you have read thus far I appreciate you taking the time to care about the needs of another human as it shows selflessness and regardless of if I get money raised or not, we need more people like you who take the time to learn and care about others so thanks for keeping my faith in humanity alive via your time.


Edit: I’ve added a bunch of family pics to show what kind of happy enthusiastic person I was before cancer took me for this whirlwind! My girls and my nephews are my life! The thought of not being able to hold them in my lap and read a book with both hands absolutely terrifies me! Recently there has been talk of doing a hospital to hospital transfer to Shands in Gainesville but I was told I need to be prepared to lose my arm as it is now a very strong possibility. I pray I can get a second opinion in time and save my arm. Please keep me in your prayers regardless of if you can donate or not as Intruly believe HE can do all things. 
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  • Anonymous
    • $1,500
    • 3 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $100
    • 3 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $40
    • 3 yrs
  • Jeannie Kempinski
    • $145
    • 3 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $100
    • 3 yrs
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Danielle Johnson
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Pensacola, FL
Marcelo Lopez
Beneficiary
Jonathan Johnson
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