Lisa's myelofibrosis clinical trials and transplant journey

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My name is Lisa Kiesling, and I’ve lived a life that has tested every part of my spirit. On paper, my past looks messy — full of pain, bad choices, and survival. But every mistake, every heartbreak, every dark corner I’ve had to fight my way out of has shaped me into the woman I am today: a wife, daughter, friend, employee, neighbor, published author, and community advocate. I’ve survived sex trafficking, domestic violence, rape, addiction, incarceration, and even attempts on my life. Each of these experiences could’ve broken me — but they didn’t. Somehow, I always found a way to rise. Until now. Truthfully, I’m tired. Tired of pretending everything is okay when it isn’t. What I’m facing now has knocked the wind out of me. I’m at a point where my pride can’t carry me any further. I’m waving the white flag, torn and tattered as it may be, and saying — I surrender. I need help. Real, tangible help to get back on my feet, to heal, to breathe again. I’m not asking from a place of weakness, but from a place of truth. I strive to live my life today as a living testimony, making amends for my mistakes sincerely and with humility helping others, to being a source of light even when I was still learning how to find my own. Now, I’m humbly asking for a little of that light back.If you can contribute, share, or even just send a prayer, please know it means more than words can express. Every act of kindness right now feels like a hand reaching down to help me stand again — and I’m ready to rise. My best chance at more time and better options is to relocate for a year to be closer to comprehensive cancer centers and the clinical trials that could save or extend my life. To make that possible, I need a used travel trailer to live in while I’m there. I can’t afford a monthly payment, or we would already be working on buying one ourselves. I am not asking for luxury. I am asking for a safe, stable place to sleep, heal, and walk through treatment.I have never been one to ask for handouts. I don’t want anything “for free.” I am asking for a helping hand so I can stand a chance. When I am on the other side of this—God willing—I fully intend to pay this kindness forward to others who are fighting for their lives, too. I am waving my white flag, not in defeat, but in surrender to the truth: I cannot do this alone. If you are able to help—by donating, sharing this, or praying for me—please know you are giving me something priceless: a real chance to keep fighting and to stay here with the people who love me.

With my deepest regards,

Lisa Rivers Kiesling

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Klamath Falls, OR, USA

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