My Fight, Our Hope

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Shanay Thompson Thompson
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Alberton
South Africa
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Started a yr ago
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Hi Everyone 

My name is Shanay. I'm a young, hardworking woman from Johannesburg, and I've been diagnosed with TRIPLE NEGATIVE GRADE 3 BREAST CANCER. 

This diagnosis has completely changed my life. I don't have a medical aid or dreaded disease cover, and the emotional and financial burden is incredibly heavy.

 I've always been a calm, patient, loving and a creative person - especially when it comes to caring for others. I currently work half day, but now I'm facing the biggest challenge of my life: fighting for my health and future.

I received chemotherapy through government care. I am deeply grateful that I was able to get the help. I am awaiting surgery, and after surgery I will need radiation but don’t know where I will have that done because of the long wait in government.

Because of the long waiting lists in the government system, I am being forced to have my surgery privately, which comes at a cost I simply cannot afford on my own. On top of this, I will need to travel to another province for radiation after surgery, which adds f...

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S. Thompson 25 Nov '25
Thank you so much for donating to my BackaBuddy campaign. Your support has truly meant the world to me, and it has helped me cover part of my treatment costs during what has been the most challengin...
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