My family and I want to thank GEST Foundation, Inc.  I’m a stage IV breast cancer patient.  I was originally just given only two months when I was diagnosed.  The cancer had spread very quickly and I was often sick, could hardly walk, and it was even difficult to breathe.  The cancer was in the primary area – the breast, lymph system, bones and to the brain.  But, by God’s amazing grace, I just celebrated four years.  I continue to fight everyday and it takes every ounce, but I live by His grace.  I’ve been on seven different chemotherapy treatments and two different rounds of radiation.  I’ve been under chemotherapy treatment since day one.  Currently, my treatment plan includes two different chemotherapy treatments – daily.  

With four years of solid treatment, the costs are substantial.  Not only are the medical costs high, but trying to live a more healthy life is even costly.  Currently, my treatments are not fully covered and the costs are substantial.  At this point the amount that’s not covered monthly is well over $2,000 – just for the chemotherapy.  And the other costs for my care is over $700; therefore, each month, my costs are more than $2,700 and that’s after paying a $7,500 deductible yearly.  Other additional medical costs not covered this year amounted to over $5,000.  As you can see, with a gift like this, it allows me to continue to maintain my current treatment plan and it gives me and my family a huge blessing.  

Thank you again for this blessed gift!