Tragic Diagnosis: Erika Diarte-Carr, a 33-year-old single Utah mother, was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given just three months to live.

Family Left Behind: She has two young children, Jeremiah (7) and Aaliyah (5), for whom she is now raising money.

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Discovery of Cancer: In May 2022, during a hospital visit for shoulder pain, Diarte-Carr was diagnosed with Stage 4 small cell lung carcinoma.

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Cancer Spread: The cancer had metastasized to other parts of her body, including her skeletal system, worsening her condition.

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Cushing Syndrome: In January 2023, she was also diagnosed with Cushing Syndrome, which led to further health issues like weight gain, muscle deterioration, and Type 2 diabetes.

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Unable to Work: Due to her declining health, Diarte-Carr had to stop working, leaving her without savings or life insurance.

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Final Decision: After learning treatments were ineffective, Diarte-Carr chose to discontinue them and spend her remaining time with her children.

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Funeral Planning: She began planning her own funeral and launched a GoFundMe to raise $5,000 for funeral expenses and support her children.

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Overwhelming Support: The GoFundMe campaign has raised over $1 million, exceeding her initial goal.

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Trust Fund for Kids: All extra funds will go into a trust for her children to ensure their future well-being.

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Thank you for reading

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