Thahira Syed’s Medical and Recovery Fund.

I am reaching out to all of you during what has been, and continues to be, one of the most challenging and transformative chapters of my life - physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially. 

Over the past few years, I have been engaged in a fight for my life after being diagnosed with an aggressive Stage 3 breast cancer (treated to date with chemotherapy, surgery and radiation), Stage 3 renal failure, and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). 

Each condition on its own is devastating, but together, every ounce of my strength has been tested. Breaking my wrist last year and the slow healing process have also set my recovery process back significantly. I am currently not working (I am a freelance contractor).

My renal prognosis has recently deteriorated significantly to stage 5, and dialysis has commenced, with various setbacks as my system adjusts to the rigours of treatment.

I am now having to urgently navigate the various moving parts of my treatment and care.

I therefore humbly ask for your assistance at this time. I am dee...