Utah Mother, 33, Faces Terminal Cancer Diagnosis After Shoulder Pain

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A Community Rallies To cover burial expenses, Erika launched a GoFundMe campaign, initially aiming for $5,000.

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Cherishing Every Moment “My children are my soul, light, and entire existence,” Erika says, as she focuses on love and gratitude in her final days.

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