Hi, I’m Dai. I’m Shelly’s best friend. She is attempting to raise funds to cover urgent medical and living expenses for her husband, Carlton’s cancer treatment — and to try and hold together the life they’re still fighting for.
What’s Happening
Her husband is battling metastatic (stage 4) prostate cancer. In July, he must return to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to resume critical care that had to be postponed in May due to financial strain.
He also needs:
Cardiologist testing (postponed since March)
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment (on hold until cancer is addressed)
6 days of hotel accommodations, meals, and daily transportation to appointments
Medical co-pays not covered by the foundation
The Rotary Foundation generously covered part of their hotel stay. But the rest — they must pay out of pocket for. They need $5,000 minimum for this trip.
♀️ The reason for me creating this fundraiser campaign is because Shelly isn’t well enough to do it.
While fighting for his life, Shelly has been fighting for hers as well:
She’s been living with severe anemia, lipolymphedema, and debilitating pain — which has been left untreated without needed resources
She’s been trying to launch a business so she is not stuck in survival mode indefinitely
She’s been holding down a household with no working laundry, dangerously crumbling stairs, and having to try and navigate around/move necessary medical machines; placing her in harms way repeatedly
She has also been caring for extended family needs while trying very hard to stay strong in faith and love
While Shelly is still walking, still showing up, still doing the impossible every day — they both desperately need help. And I’m asking for it on their behalf.
What Your Gift Will Support
✔ Lyft rides, meals, hotel gap nights for July
✔ Co-pays for cancer and cardiology appointments
✔ Car insurance, gas, and repairs to stay mobile
✔ Shelly’s much-needed medical devices and recovery tools
✔ A safe space to attempt to generate income again — not just survive
️ Why It Matters
Shelly’s husband worked until he was 74, even through unthinkable pain and the loss of his youngest son. Shelly had a small business online, but Carlton’s income was primary. Shelly has been devoting all her time to care for him, despite her own failing health and now needs help to stay standing.
Shelly has been my best friend for over 20 years. I have witnessed both she and her husband, Carlton, be generous to many family and friends over that time and have asked for nothing in return. Now they are the ones in need. If you can give $10, $50, $100 or more, it goes directly to both their care and stability. It would mean very much to all to please consider sharing this campaign. Every little bit helps.
Ways to Support:
✅ Donate here on fundraiser
✅ Share this page with a message from your heart
✅ Or if preferred:
✅ Cash App: $shopdiamondpearl
We promise to keep you updated, and they will honor every dollar and prayer sent their way.
Thank you for believing they are worth helping.
On behalf of Shelly and Carlton; with love and faith,
Dai
What You’re Seeing in the Photos:
Shelly and Carlton in the car, trying to keep smiling
Shelly wrapped and glowing red during a past treatment session
Carlton still fighting
All of it… real. Just them unfiltered and in desperate need.
