Utah Mother Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer Raises Over $750,000 for Her Children
Erika Diarte-Carr, a 33-year-old mother from Ogden, Utah, initially sought treatment for shoulder pain, but in a tragic turn of events, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 small cell lung cancer. Just one day before Mother’s Day in 2022, she received this startling news that completely changed her life and the lives of her two young children, Jeremiah, 7, and Ailiyah, 5.
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After receiving several therapies for her disease for more than two years, Erika’s physicians broke the heartbreaking news that she only had three months to live on September 18, 2024. Erika made the decision to stop her treatment and concentrate on savoring the time she has left with her kids after accepting this fact.
Erika realized she needed help paying for the burial, so she started a GoFundMe campaign with the intention of raising $5,000. She is shocked to learn that over 26,000 people nationwide have contributed over $750,000 to the campaign. In order to guarantee her children’s financial support after her death, Erika intends to utilize the extra money to establish a trust for them.
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“I never expected such an outpouring of support.” “My children are my soul, light, and entire existence. They sustain me. Despite the difficulties, she continues to be appreciative of the love and generosity of her community and concentrates her remaining time on creating enduring memories with her kids.