Kokua Trinycakez

Dear Friends, Family and People of the World,

I have finally gotten the courage to share some information that continue to haunt me daily. I share this information with love, care and expect others to respect my views and feelings. This has been a very difficult time for me and would like others to be mindful of myself, themselves and others who may interact with me and this information. Mahalo.

It is with a heavy heart that I am writing to let you all know that I have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This diagnosis had came as a shock to me and my family, and we have been struggling to come to terms with it. As some of you may already know, I have been fighting this battle since late 2022 and have been undergoing treatment ever since. It has taken me a while to come around to telling people of my situation, due to my pridefulness and independent mentallity because this is not just physically painful but mentally and emotionally also. At the time I found out I continued to work at my wonderful job then later took off from it since I was having a lot of panic attacks, pain, stress, and being mentally overwhelmed.

While I am grateful for the resources I have received so far, the financial burden of cancer treatment has been significant. Despite the grants and little help that I've received, covering a copayment of around $200-$300 each week is proving to be quite difficult. As a result, I am still struggling to make ends meet and cover the necessary expenses associated with my treatment.

As you might imagine, the hardships of cancer treatment have been a significant burden for us, both emotionally and financially. While I am grateful for the medical care and support that I have received so far, the costs of treatment and everyday expenses have been adding up quickly, and we are finding it challenging to keep up.

I understand that this is a challenging time for everyone, but I'm reaching out for your support of help during this difficult time. If you are in a position to provide financial assistance, no matter how small, it would be greatly appreciated and make a significant difference in my ability to receive the treatment I need.

Thank you for your love and understanding. Along with taking the time to read this.

Mahalo nui for your support throughout my journey.

With Aloha, Trinity & Karina