Hi everyone. My name is Rio Hicks. This is extremely hard to share but my family needs your help. My sister found a lump in her breast and let us know she was going in to have it checked out. We were a little concerned but did not think the worst of it. But, when the test results came back, she was not able to call and tell me the results as she could not form the words to do so. She had to text them to me. The test results were positive for cancer. My best friend, MY SISTER, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the young age of 38. The next step was a lumpectomy to make sure the cancer had not spread. Again, more bad news came. The cancer had spread to some of her lymph nodes. Those cancerous nodes were going to have to be removed as well. The next steps were to have a port placed in her chest, start chemotherapy, followed up with radiation. Come to find out…not so easy. These treatments were pushed back as the doctors found a heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as well as pneumonia. They performed test after test to make sure her body and heart would be able to stand the chemo treatments. She is now in week 2 of chemo. Her week consists of panel after panel of tests on top of what chemo does to her body. I want to be by her side through all of this as we both had the same experience with our grandma. We know what is to come but my living out of state makes it hard for me to be there for her. Fortunately, she has her husband, our mom, and other family that can help. But we need more. I despise asking for help, but I will do anything to care for her. So, I’m asking you! Please sign up for a meal night, give a gift card, or donate for her medical bills. Anything you can assist with will go much further than you know. I send a heartfelt thank you for any and all support!! ❤️❤️