Help Samara with her breast cancer surgery

Hi, my name is Cassandra and I'm fundraising for one of our dearest family friends Samara. Samara is a truly special person with an incomparable spirit, and as soon as you meet her, you will be her biggest fan. She is funny, kind, intelligent, compassionate, and everything you could want in another human.

She currently resides in southern California and is a proud single mom to her amazing 13-year-old son Max. She loves her job as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and giving back to her community. Samara has been working as an LCSW since 2016 and specializes in behavioral health with focus on drug and alcohol recovery. She works everyday to give patients the best care possible and a second chance at life.

Samara received devastating news this holiday season: at 46 years old, she was diagnosed with breast cancer (invasive ductal carcinoma) and has to have immediate surgery to remove the tumor and assess the severity of the disease. She was denied critical care coverage under her insurance because it's a pre-existing condition, and now is left to manage a $3,000 plus deductible for the surgery, in addition to alternative care remedies, medicine, and post-surgery care.

I am asking you to donate any amount of money you can to help Samara during this difficult time. She is at the beginning of her fight and any support you can provide would go a long way. The money will go towards the surgery, medical bills, medicine and vitamins, help around the house, and critical nutrition and food.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for anything you can contribute! And if you're up for it, please share with others. Let's help Samara beat this thing!