Mother of Two Faces Terminal Diagnosis
Erika Diarte-Carr, a 33-year-old mother of two in Utah, is planning her own funeral after being diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of small cell lung cancer.
Diarte-Carr only went to the emergency room for what she believed was a shoulder injury, but instead received the devastating news that she has just three months to live.
Rapid Health Decline and Cushing’s Syndrome
After her initial cancer diagnosis in 2022, Diarte-Carr was later diagnosed with Cushing’s Syndrome, which caused her to rapidly gain over 60 pounds and experience severe muscle and bone deterioration.
This led to a rapid decline in her health, ultimately rendering her treatments ineffective.
Fundraising for Funeral and Children’s Future
Given her limited financial resources and lack of life insurance, Diarte-Carr has launched a GoFundMe page to raise funds for her funeral expenses and to create a trust for her two young children, Ailiyah and Jeremiah. The fundraiser has already surpassed $750,000 as the community rallies to support the family.
A Mother’s Heartbreaking Final Wishes
In the face of unimaginable adversity, Diarte-Carr is determined to make the most of the time she has left with her children. Her focus is now on ensuring her family is taken care of after she is gone, a task made all the more difficult by her terminal diagnosis.
This tragic story serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the devastating impact that cancer can have, especially on young families. Diarte-Carr’s dignity and courage in the face of such a cruel prognosis is truly inspirational, as she works to provide for her children in her final months.
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