Community Support for Cancer Patients | Fayetteville News

When cancer strikes, the battle extends far beyond treatment—it drains wallets, disrupts lives, and forces impossible choices. For Shareika Ortiz, fighting metastatic breast cancer on a Social Security budget, every dollar counts. But thanks to nonprofits like “1 of Us,” patients aren’t left to shoulder the burden alone. This group, founded 15 years ago by survivors who know the pain, has helped over 5,700 North Carolina families cover rent, groceries, and utilities—so patients can focus on healing, not hunger or homelessness. Shareika’s story is one of grit and gratitude, fueled by her love for her kids and grandkids, and powered by a community that refuses to let her fight alone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/389c9d548b098548