OUR PARTNERS
OUR MISSION
The mission and purpose of Marty’s Trust Foundation are to provide financial assistance and support to breast cancer patients and their families. We hope that some of the hardships they are experiencing will be lessened.
Established in 2022 Martys Trust Foundation is a non-profit that provides financial assistance and support to breast cancer patients who are in financial need as a result of this disease. The funds we raise are distributed directly to patients via the Marty’s Trust Foundation Patient Support Fund. Our goal is to help patients and their families when they are most in need to offer comfort and hope while at the same time providing financial assistance so they may remain focused on what is most important—their journey toward recovery.
Marty’s Trust Foundation connects people with trusted information and a community of support. The foundation was created to expand the knowledge and provide resources available to Breast Cancer patients Survivors and their families.
OUR EVENTS
MY STORY
My journey began with a routine mammogram scheduled for September 2020. A day later, I received a call to have an ultrasound followed by a biopsy. My results from the biopsy determined I had cancer. The news was devastating. I was in shock and disbelief. Over the next several days, however, I realized God did not give me cancer, He gave me the strength to get through this horrible disease and to be a voice for others. No one should go through cancer alone.
Writing about such life-changing experiences is not easy, but if it helps others who might be going through something similar—knowing that you are not alone in your experience and that other people have survived as well—then I would consider this writing to be worthwhile.
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I had to face a lot of appointments with doctors. I was fortunate enough to have the best team of doctors who helped me through what lay ahead for me. My oncologist, my surgeon, and my family physician all reassured me, taught me, and cared for me.
I went through Chemotherapy for 6 weeks. The side effects of chemo were very difficult to deal with. I lost my hair after the second round. I was devastated and went into a very dark place, I was sad, depressed, and very insecure about the way I looked. Everything was happening so fast. I was no longer the same person. My treatment was followed by 24 rounds of radiation and two reconstruction surgeries. I was put through much to fight this horrible disease.
My belief and trust in God, helped me get through my most difficult days. With time I got better and learned how to cope with the reality of what was happening and learned to accept the new me. I started to get involved in support groups, and therapy. I did a lot of research on nutrition and mental wellbeing. I received so much support from my family and community. I felt very blessed and fortunate. I want to share my journey and experiences and do what I can to help others as I know how hard it is to deal with cancer.
There are a lot of misconceptions about recovery and treatment. People believe that after treatment, you are healthy; this is far from the truth. You are left with pulling yourself together after going through extensive recovery. The cold truth is that you are left with figuring out how to deal with the financial burden of cancer recovery. Then you emotionally must grieve what you have lost through cancer. My one takeaway from this experience is to, “TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME. KNOW AND TRUST THAT THERE WILL BE BETTER DAYS. YOU WILL BE OKAY AND SOME DAYS YOU WILL NOT.
I hope my story helps bring encouragement and hope to others in need.
Remember with FAITH AND TRUST IN THE LORD ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.
Love,
Martha Reyna
GET A TRUST
Marty experienced how earth-shattering a cancer diagnosis can be, and just how much havoc it can wreak on your finances. It doesn’t matter what your circumstances were before cancer, what matters is you need help.
Marty’s Trust offers grants of up to $500. The grant covers your housing expenses (rent or mortgage), utility bills, and car payments. We pay your bills directly to the housing lender, landlord, utility company, and auto loan holder, so you don’t have to worry. It is one more thing you can rest assured is taken care of while you spend time with friends and family, resting and recovering.
WHO QUALIFIES?
Those applying for a Marty’s Trust grant must satisfy the following requirements:
Be 18 years or older at the time of the application.
Received a breast cancer diagnosis within 12 months from the time of application, or have terminal breast cancer.
Your donations help us provide financial assistance to those with breast cancer to help with everyday living expenses. We award grants for up to $500 throughout the year. We want to make certain our donors know their generous giving is used swiftly and appropriately, maximizing every dollar.
Donations are not just money given directly to Marty’s Trust. We also value donations of time. You can also volunteer for Marty’s Trust and its events.
As always, every monetary donation qualifies as charitable giving under the U.S. Federal Tax Guidelines. We can provide the proper documentation for each donation. We accept donations through PayPal for up to $500.
And, if we haven’t said it enough: You keep us going. We are eternally grateful for all you do for Marty’s Trust and the people we serve.
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