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Support Dara's Fight Against Stage 4 Breast Cancer

Support Dara's Fight Against Stage 4 Breast Cancer

Fundraising for

Dara McKinney

Fundraising forDara McKinney
Dara McKinney

Dara McKinney

Mooresville, North Carolina

Jr McKinney
is collaborating on this fundraiser
$3,110of $10,000 goal
11
Donors
6
Comments
22
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Donation protected
πŸ‘ 0% fee

πŸ’— Help Dara Fight Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

My name is Dara, and at 46 years old, I am facing the hardest battle of my life.

What started as breast cancer has progressed to Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and has spread to other parts of my body. Since my diagnosis, my life has changed in ways I never imagined. I’ve endured countless doctor appointments, scans, procedures, radiation treatments, and chemotherapy. Every day brings new challenges, including pain, fatigue, nausea, and uncertainty about what tomorrow may hold.

Recently, I began a new chapter in my treatment journey with chemotherapy medications, and while I continue to fight with everything I have, the physical, emotional, and financial burdens have become overwhelming.

Cancer has taken so much from me. It has stolen my independence, my ability to work, and many of the simple things I once took for granted. Most days require a cane or walker, and even routine tasks can be exhausting.

Through it all, I am blessed to have my father, β€œPapa Bear,” by my side and my loyal yellow Labrador, Luna, who brings comfort during the darkest days. Their love helps keep me going when the road feels impossible.

I am asking for help with:
✨ Medical expenses and treatments
✨ Prescription costs
✨ Transportation to appointments
✨ Household bills and daily living expenses
✨ Basic necessities while I am unable to work

If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing my story. Every donation, prayer, message, and share reminds me that I am not fighting this battle alone.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for standing beside me during this journey. Your kindness, support, and generosity mean more than words can express.

With love and gratitude,

Dara McKinney πŸ’•

β€œOne day at a time. One treatment at a time. One victory at a time.” 🌸

Fundraiser Updates (5)

October 30, 2026
Dara McKinney
Dara McKinney

πŸš¨β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή FINANCIAL HELP NEEDED AS I CONTINUE FIGHTING STAGE 4 CANCER β€οΈβ€πŸ©ΉπŸš¨

πŸ’— Still fighting cancer. Still undergoing chemotherapy. Still waiting on Social Security. And now, my car is broken down and in the shop.

I honestly don’t know where to begin some days. My battle with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer continues, and I’m still going through my chemotherapy regimen. On top of everything else, I’m now fighting bronchitis and taking strong antibiotics and steroids to try to get better.

Physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, this journey has been incredibly difficult. β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

Because of my health, I haven’t been able to work, and I’m still waiting for my Social Security benefits to come through. In the meantime, everyday expenses don’t stop. Rent, utilities, groceries, medications, medical appointments, and other necessities continue to add up.

Now, with my car broken down and sitting in the shop, another unexpected expense has been added to an already overwhelming situation. Transportation is especially important when you’re dealing with ongoing cancer treatments and frequent medical appointments.

I’m doing everything I can to keep fighting, but right now, I truly need some help getting through this difficult time. πŸ™πŸ’—

If you’re able to donate, any amount would help ease some of the financial pressure I’m facing. If you can’t donate, sharing this post could help me reach someone who can.

πŸŽ—οΈ HERE ARE THE WAYS YOU CAN HELP DARA STRONG! πŸŽ—οΈ

πŸ’• SPOTFUND FUNDRAISER:
πŸ”— http://spot.fund/r7chxxrsc

πŸ’΅ CASH APP:
$DaraMcKinney

πŸ’™ PAYPAL:
@daramck77

πŸ’™ VENMO:
@Dara-McKinney
πŸ”— https://venmo.com/u/Dara-McKinney

I know everyone has their own struggles, and I never take anyone’s kindness or generosity for granted. Every donation, share, prayer, and message of encouragement means more to me than I can put into words.

My faith is helping me take things one day at a time, even when the road ahead feels uncertain. I’m still fighting, still holding on to hope, and doing my best to get through each new challenge.

β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή I didn’t choose this battle, but I’m determined to keep fighting it. Right now, I just need a little help along the way.

Thank you to everyone who continues to stand beside me, support me, pray for me, and remind me that I’m not alone. You are appreciated more than you will ever know. β€οΈπŸ™

PLEASE SHARE. EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS. πŸŽ—οΈπŸ’—

#DaraStrong #Stage4BreastCancer #CancerSucks #FinancialHelpNeeded #StillFighting #OneDayAtATime

October 16, 2026
Dara McKinney
Dara McKinney

πŸŒΈπŸŽ€ GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE! THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! πŸŽ€πŸŒΈ

πŸ’— THIS SUNDAY IS THE DAY! πŸ’—

I’m so excited to remind everyone that my Dara Strong Breast Cancer Fundraiser is happening THIS SUNDAY, October 18th! πŸŽ—οΈπŸ©·

πŸ“ The Podium
5840 Samet Dr, High Point, NC 27265

πŸ—“οΈ Sunday, October 18th
⏰ 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

πŸŽ‰ Come out, enjoy the afternoon, show your support, and be part of something special! We have received SO MUCH COOL STUFF for our raffles and giveaways, including Carolina Panthers tickets, Snap-On merchandise, pottery, gift baskets, furniture gift certificates, restaurant gift cards, AND SO MUCH MORE! 🎁🎟️

πŸ— The Podium Specials:
πŸ”₯ $1 Wings
πŸ₯‚ $12 Champagne Buckets
🍻 $15 Beer Buckets

Whether you stop by to participate in the raffles, grab something to eat, make a donation, or simply show your love and support, EVERY BIT OF SUPPORT MEANS MORE TO ME THAN WORDS CAN SAY! β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

As many of you know, I’ve been fighting stage IV metastatic breast cancer, and this journey has brought challenges I never imagined facing. This fundraiser means so much to me, not only because of the financial help, but because of the love, kindness, and support that continue to surround me. πŸŽ—οΈπŸ™

πŸ’• CAN’T MAKE IT ON SUNDAY BUT STILL WANT TO HELP? πŸ’•

Every donation, no matter the amount, helps me through this journey and means more than you know. If you would like to contribute or share my fundraiser with others, you can do so here:

πŸŽ—οΈπŸ©· SUPPORT DARA STRONG HERE: πŸ©·πŸŽ—οΈ
πŸ”— https://spot.fund/DaraStrong

πŸ™ A HUGE THANK-YOU to everyone who has donated, contributed raffle prizes, helped organize this event, shared my posts, prayed for me, or simply checked in on me. You are helping make this possible, and I am beyond grateful! ❀️

πŸ“£ PLEASE SHARE THIS POST! Tag your friends, invite your family, and come spend part of your Sunday with us! The Podium is open to the public, and EVERYONE IS WELCOME! πŸŽ‰

πŸŽ—οΈ TOGETHER, WE STAND STRONG. TOGETHER, WE FIGHT. TOGETHER, WE ARE DARA STRONG! πŸ’ͺ🩷

#DaraStrong #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerWarrior #CancerSucks #CommunitySupport #StrongerTogether πŸŽ€πŸ’•

September 25, 2026
Dara McKinney
Dara McKinney

❀️ HEALTH UPDATE ❀️

I’m still recovering from surgery, and honestly, it has been a much harder road than I ever expected. I’ve been really sick and I’m still trying to get my body back to a place where I can heal.

My doctors have told me that I’m still experiencing internal bleeding, and on Tuesday I’ll be seeing my oncologist/hematologist to hopefully get more answers and figure out the next steps.

I’m tired. I’m hurting. I’m frustrated. But I’m still fighting. πŸ™πŸ»πŸŽ—οΈ

Right now, I’m still unable to work and the medical bills, medications, household expenses, and everyday costs continue to pile up while I’m trying to recover. So I’m humbly asking for continued financial support.

If you’re able to donate, share my fundraiser, or simply keep me in your prayers, every single bit of support means more than I can put into words. ❀️

πŸŽ—οΈ My main fundraiser: SpotFund β€” Dara Strong
πŸ’š Cash App: $DaraMcKinney
πŸ’™ Venmo: @Dara-McKinney
πŸ’™ PayPal: @daramck77

Even if you can’t give financially, sharing this post can help me tremendously. πŸ™πŸ»

I’m still here.
I’m still fighting.
And I’m not giving up. β€οΈβ€πŸ©ΉπŸŽ—οΈ

#DaraStrong #CancerSucks #BreastCancerAwareness #StillFighting #KeepFighting #FaithOverFear

September 04, 2026
Dara McKinney
Dara McKinney

πŸ’— HEALING IS MY JOB RIGHT NOW. KEEPING LIFE MOVING TAKES A VILLAGE. πŸ’—

Today was another step in my recovery. I had my post-op appointment this morning, and while things are moving in the right direction, I still have a lot of healing ahead of me. Thank you to my dad, JR McKinney for taking me to my appointment today and his patience with me.

I have approximately 22 incision areas that are still healing, and I’ve been told I have about 4 more weeks of recovery ahead. My doctors have also made it very clear that I need to slow down. Too much walking, bending, or pushing myself can interfere with the healing process.

So right now, my focus has to be rest, recovery, and taking care of my body. 🩷

The reality is that life doesn’t pause while I’m healing. There are still groceries, household expenses, transportation, medical needs, and everyday bills that have to be handled.

If you’ve been looking for a way to support me during this chapter, financial support makes a real difference. It allows me to concentrate on healing instead of constantly worrying about what comes next. πŸ™

πŸ’° WAYS TO SUPPORT ME

πŸ’— Spotfund:

spot.fund/DaraStrong

πŸ’š Venmo:

@Dara-Mckinney

πŸ’™ PayPal:

@daramck77

πŸ–€ Cash App:

$DaraMckinney

πŸ“² QR codes are also available on the flyer attached to this post.

And if donating isn’t possible, sharing this post is just as meaningful. Every share helps extend my reach and connect me with people who may want to be part of my journey.

I’ve spent a lot of time fighting, pushing forward, and trying to handle everything myself. Right now, I’m learning that accepting support isn’t weakness. It’s part of healing. ❀️

Thank you to everyone who has stood beside me through this journey. Every prayer, message, share, donation, and act of kindness has mattered more than you know.

I’m healing. I’m rebuilding. And I’m taking this one day at a time. πŸ’—πŸ™

#DaraStrong #RecoveryJourney #CancerJourney #SupportDara #OneDayAtATime #Healing #ThankYou #KeepFighting

September 01, 2026
Dara McKinney
Dara McKinney

πŸ’— SURGERY IS OVER… RECOVERY IS NOW IN SESSION! πŸ’—

πŸ™πŸΌ I MADE IT THROUGH SURGERY! πŸ™πŸΌ

Now the next chapter begins… RECOVERY. πŸ›ŒπŸ’—

The surgery was a major step toward relieving some of the pain and helping me continue my fight, but I know the road ahead is going to be difficult. πŸ˜”πŸ’—

Recovery is expected to be painful and lengthy, and I’m unable to work while my body heals. So right now, I’m humbly asking for ANY assistance you may be able to give. πŸ™πŸΌβ€οΈ

( I AM CURRENTLY WAITING ON SOCIAL SECURITY AS AN FYI…)

www.spotfund.com/darastrong

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

πŸ’—βœ¨ 🌟 WAYS YOU CAN HELP 🌟 βœ¨πŸ’—

πŸ’°β€οΈ FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Help with bills, rent, groceries, gas, medical expenses, and everyday needs.

πŸ›’πŸ’— GROCERIES & ESSENTIALS

Food, paper products, household items, and other necessities while I recover.

β›½πŸš— TRANSPORTATION

Gas cards or help with transportation to doctor appointments and treatments.

πŸ™πŸΌβœοΈ PRAYERS & ENCOURAGEMENT

Your prayers, messages, love, positive energy, and even a simple β€œI’m thinking of you” mean more than you know. ❀️

πŸ“²πŸ’ž SHARING THIS POST

If you can’t financially help, PLEASE SHARE! πŸ™πŸΌ One share could reach someone who can.

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

πŸ’—πŸ’° 🌸 WAYS TO DONATE 🌸 πŸ’°πŸ’—

πŸ’• Spotfund:

spot.fund/hr46l1jsc

πŸ’š Cash App:

$DaraMckinney

πŸ’™ PayPal:

@daramck77

πŸ’œ Venmo:

@Dara-Mckinney

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

I know times are difficult for so many people, and I never take anyone’s generosity for granted. πŸ₯Ήβ€οΈ

Whether you can give $5, $10, $20, groceries, gas, or simply share this post, EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS. πŸ’—πŸ™πŸΌ

I’m taking this ONE DAY AT A TIME, trusting God through this recovery and continuing to fight. βœοΈπŸ™πŸΌπŸ’ͺ🏼

And to everyone who has called, texted, prayed, checked on me, donated, shared my posts, or simply reminded me that I’m not alone…

THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. πŸ₯ΉπŸ’—πŸ™πŸΌ

You are my village. 🫢🏼🌸

Your love gives me strength. πŸ’ͺ🏼❀️

And I am so incredibly grateful. πŸ™πŸΌπŸ’—

Please keep the prayers coming. πŸ™πŸΌβœοΈπŸ’—

#DaraStrong πŸ’— #RecoveryJourney 🩷 #CancerWarrior πŸŽ—οΈ #FaithOverFear ✝️ #OneDayAtATime πŸ™πŸΌ #PrayersPlease πŸ™πŸΌ #EveryLittleBitHelps πŸ’• #ThankfulForMyVillage 🫢🏼 #KeepFighting πŸ’ͺ🏼

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Dara McKinney

Dara McKinney is the organizer of this fundraiser

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Jr McKinneyΒ is collaborating on this fundraiser

Support Dara's Fight Against Stage 4 Breast Cancer
Dara McKinney

Dara McKinney

Mooresville, North Carolina

Jr McKinney
is collaborating on this fundraiser

Fundraising for

Dara McKinney

Fundraising forDara McKinney
Donation protected
πŸ‘ 0% fee

πŸ’— Help Dara Fight Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

My name is Dara, and at 46 years old, I am facing the hardest battle of my life.

What started as breast cancer has progressed to Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and has spread to other parts of my body. Since my diagnosis, my life has changed in ways I never imagined. I’ve endured countless doctor appointments, scans, procedures, radiation treatments, and chemotherapy. Every day brings new challenges, including pain, fatigue, nausea, and uncertainty about what tomorrow may hold.

Recently, I began a new chapter in my treatment journey with chemotherapy medications, and while I continue to fight with everything I have, the physical, emotional, and financial burdens have become overwhelming.

Cancer has taken so much from me. It has stolen my independence, my ability to work, and many of the simple things I once took for granted. Most days require a cane or walker, and even routine tasks can be exhausting.

Through it all, I am blessed to have my father, β€œPapa Bear,” by my side and my loyal yellow Labrador, Luna, who brings comfort during the darkest days. Their love helps keep me going when the road feels impossible.

I am asking for help with:
✨ Medical expenses and treatments
✨ Prescription costs
✨ Transportation to appointments
✨ Household bills and daily living expenses
✨ Basic necessities while I am unable to work

If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing my story. Every donation, prayer, message, and share reminds me that I am not fighting this battle alone.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for standing beside me during this journey. Your kindness, support, and generosity mean more than words can express.

With love and gratitude,

Dara McKinney πŸ’•

β€œOne day at a time. One treatment at a time. One victory at a time.” 🌸

Fundraiser Updates (5)

October 30, 2026
Dara McKinney
Dara McKinney

πŸš¨β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή FINANCIAL HELP NEEDED AS I CONTINUE FIGHTING STAGE 4 CANCER β€οΈβ€πŸ©ΉπŸš¨

πŸ’— Still fighting cancer. Still undergoing chemotherapy. Still waiting on Social Security. And now, my car is broken down and in the shop.

I honestly don’t know where to begin some days. My battle with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer continues, and I’m still going through my chemotherapy regimen. On top of everything else, I’m now fighting bronchitis and taking strong antibiotics and steroids to try to get better.

Physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, this journey has been incredibly difficult. β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

Because of my health, I haven’t been able to work, and I’m still waiting for my Social Security benefits to come through. In the meantime, everyday expenses don’t stop. Rent, utilities, groceries, medications, medical appointments, and other necessities continue to add up.

Now, with my car broken down and sitting in the shop, another unexpected expense has been added to an already overwhelming situation. Transportation is especially important when you’re dealing with ongoing cancer treatments and frequent medical appointments.

I’m doing everything I can to keep fighting, but right now, I truly need some help getting through this difficult time. πŸ™πŸ’—

If you’re able to donate, any amount would help ease some of the financial pressure I’m facing. If you can’t donate, sharing this post could help me reach someone who can.

πŸŽ—οΈ HERE ARE THE WAYS YOU CAN HELP DARA STRONG! πŸŽ—οΈ

πŸ’• SPOTFUND FUNDRAISER:
πŸ”— http://spot.fund/r7chxxrsc

πŸ’΅ CASH APP:
$DaraMcKinney

πŸ’™ PAYPAL:
@daramck77

πŸ’™ VENMO:
@Dara-McKinney
πŸ”— https://venmo.com/u/Dara-McKinney

I know everyone has their own struggles, and I never take anyone’s kindness or generosity for granted. Every donation, share, prayer, and message of encouragement means more to me than I can put into words.

My faith is helping me take things one day at a time, even when the road ahead feels uncertain. I’m still fighting, still holding on to hope, and doing my best to get through each new challenge.

β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή I didn’t choose this battle, but I’m determined to keep fighting it. Right now, I just need a little help along the way.

Thank you to everyone who continues to stand beside me, support me, pray for me, and remind me that I’m not alone. You are appreciated more than you will ever know. β€οΈπŸ™

PLEASE SHARE. EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS. πŸŽ—οΈπŸ’—

#DaraStrong #Stage4BreastCancer #CancerSucks #FinancialHelpNeeded #StillFighting #OneDayAtATime

October 16, 2026
Dara McKinney
Dara McKinney

πŸŒΈπŸŽ€ GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE! THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! πŸŽ€πŸŒΈ

πŸ’— THIS SUNDAY IS THE DAY! πŸ’—

I’m so excited to remind everyone that my Dara Strong Breast Cancer Fundraiser is happening THIS SUNDAY, October 18th! πŸŽ—οΈπŸ©·

πŸ“ The Podium
5840 Samet Dr, High Point, NC 27265

πŸ—“οΈ Sunday, October 18th
⏰ 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

πŸŽ‰ Come out, enjoy the afternoon, show your support, and be part of something special! We have received SO MUCH COOL STUFF for our raffles and giveaways, including Carolina Panthers tickets, Snap-On merchandise, pottery, gift baskets, furniture gift certificates, restaurant gift cards, AND SO MUCH MORE! 🎁🎟️

πŸ— The Podium Specials:
πŸ”₯ $1 Wings
πŸ₯‚ $12 Champagne Buckets
🍻 $15 Beer Buckets

Whether you stop by to participate in the raffles, grab something to eat, make a donation, or simply show your love and support, EVERY BIT OF SUPPORT MEANS MORE TO ME THAN WORDS CAN SAY! β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

As many of you know, I’ve been fighting stage IV metastatic breast cancer, and this journey has brought challenges I never imagined facing. This fundraiser means so much to me, not only because of the financial help, but because of the love, kindness, and support that continue to surround me. πŸŽ—οΈπŸ™

πŸ’• CAN’T MAKE IT ON SUNDAY BUT STILL WANT TO HELP? πŸ’•

Every donation, no matter the amount, helps me through this journey and means more than you know. If you would like to contribute or share my fundraiser with others, you can do so here:

πŸŽ—οΈπŸ©· SUPPORT DARA STRONG HERE: πŸ©·πŸŽ—οΈ
πŸ”— https://spot.fund/DaraStrong

πŸ™ A HUGE THANK-YOU to everyone who has donated, contributed raffle prizes, helped organize this event, shared my posts, prayed for me, or simply checked in on me. You are helping make this possible, and I am beyond grateful! ❀️

πŸ“£ PLEASE SHARE THIS POST! Tag your friends, invite your family, and come spend part of your Sunday with us! The Podium is open to the public, and EVERYONE IS WELCOME! πŸŽ‰

πŸŽ—οΈ TOGETHER, WE STAND STRONG. TOGETHER, WE FIGHT. TOGETHER, WE ARE DARA STRONG! πŸ’ͺ🩷

#DaraStrong #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerWarrior #CancerSucks #CommunitySupport #StrongerTogether πŸŽ€πŸ’•

September 25, 2026
Dara McKinney
Dara McKinney

❀️ HEALTH UPDATE ❀️

I’m still recovering from surgery, and honestly, it has been a much harder road than I ever expected. I’ve been really sick and I’m still trying to get my body back to a place where I can heal.

My doctors have told me that I’m still experiencing internal bleeding, and on Tuesday I’ll be seeing my oncologist/hematologist to hopefully get more answers and figure out the next steps.

I’m tired. I’m hurting. I’m frustrated. But I’m still fighting. πŸ™πŸ»πŸŽ—οΈ

Right now, I’m still unable to work and the medical bills, medications, household expenses, and everyday costs continue to pile up while I’m trying to recover. So I’m humbly asking for continued financial support.

If you’re able to donate, share my fundraiser, or simply keep me in your prayers, every single bit of support means more than I can put into words. ❀️

πŸŽ—οΈ My main fundraiser: SpotFund β€” Dara Strong
πŸ’š Cash App: $DaraMcKinney
πŸ’™ Venmo: @Dara-McKinney
πŸ’™ PayPal: @daramck77

Even if you can’t give financially, sharing this post can help me tremendously. πŸ™πŸ»

I’m still here.
I’m still fighting.
And I’m not giving up. β€οΈβ€πŸ©ΉπŸŽ—οΈ

#DaraStrong #CancerSucks #BreastCancerAwareness #StillFighting #KeepFighting #FaithOverFear

September 04, 2026
Dara McKinney
Dara McKinney

πŸ’— HEALING IS MY JOB RIGHT NOW. KEEPING LIFE MOVING TAKES A VILLAGE. πŸ’—

Today was another step in my recovery. I had my post-op appointment this morning, and while things are moving in the right direction, I still have a lot of healing ahead of me. Thank you to my dad, JR McKinney for taking me to my appointment today and his patience with me.

I have approximately 22 incision areas that are still healing, and I’ve been told I have about 4 more weeks of recovery ahead. My doctors have also made it very clear that I need to slow down. Too much walking, bending, or pushing myself can interfere with the healing process.

So right now, my focus has to be rest, recovery, and taking care of my body. 🩷

The reality is that life doesn’t pause while I’m healing. There are still groceries, household expenses, transportation, medical needs, and everyday bills that have to be handled.

If you’ve been looking for a way to support me during this chapter, financial support makes a real difference. It allows me to concentrate on healing instead of constantly worrying about what comes next. πŸ™

πŸ’° WAYS TO SUPPORT ME

πŸ’— Spotfund:

spot.fund/DaraStrong

πŸ’š Venmo:

@Dara-Mckinney

πŸ’™ PayPal:

@daramck77

πŸ–€ Cash App:

$DaraMckinney

πŸ“² QR codes are also available on the flyer attached to this post.

And if donating isn’t possible, sharing this post is just as meaningful. Every share helps extend my reach and connect me with people who may want to be part of my journey.

I’ve spent a lot of time fighting, pushing forward, and trying to handle everything myself. Right now, I’m learning that accepting support isn’t weakness. It’s part of healing. ❀️

Thank you to everyone who has stood beside me through this journey. Every prayer, message, share, donation, and act of kindness has mattered more than you know.

I’m healing. I’m rebuilding. And I’m taking this one day at a time. πŸ’—πŸ™

#DaraStrong #RecoveryJourney #CancerJourney #SupportDara #OneDayAtATime #Healing #ThankYou #KeepFighting

September 01, 2026
Dara McKinney
Dara McKinney

πŸ’— SURGERY IS OVER… RECOVERY IS NOW IN SESSION! πŸ’—

πŸ™πŸΌ I MADE IT THROUGH SURGERY! πŸ™πŸΌ

Now the next chapter begins… RECOVERY. πŸ›ŒπŸ’—

The surgery was a major step toward relieving some of the pain and helping me continue my fight, but I know the road ahead is going to be difficult. πŸ˜”πŸ’—

Recovery is expected to be painful and lengthy, and I’m unable to work while my body heals. So right now, I’m humbly asking for ANY assistance you may be able to give. πŸ™πŸΌβ€οΈ

( I AM CURRENTLY WAITING ON SOCIAL SECURITY AS AN FYI…)

www.spotfund.com/darastrong

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πŸ’—βœ¨ 🌟 WAYS YOU CAN HELP 🌟 βœ¨πŸ’—

πŸ’°β€οΈ FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Help with bills, rent, groceries, gas, medical expenses, and everyday needs.

πŸ›’πŸ’— GROCERIES & ESSENTIALS

Food, paper products, household items, and other necessities while I recover.

β›½πŸš— TRANSPORTATION

Gas cards or help with transportation to doctor appointments and treatments.

πŸ™πŸΌβœοΈ PRAYERS & ENCOURAGEMENT

Your prayers, messages, love, positive energy, and even a simple β€œI’m thinking of you” mean more than you know. ❀️

πŸ“²πŸ’ž SHARING THIS POST

If you can’t financially help, PLEASE SHARE! πŸ™πŸΌ One share could reach someone who can.

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πŸ’—πŸ’° 🌸 WAYS TO DONATE 🌸 πŸ’°πŸ’—

πŸ’• Spotfund:

spot.fund/hr46l1jsc

πŸ’š Cash App:

$DaraMckinney

πŸ’™ PayPal:

@daramck77

πŸ’œ Venmo:

@Dara-Mckinney

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I know times are difficult for so many people, and I never take anyone’s generosity for granted. πŸ₯Ήβ€οΈ

Whether you can give $5, $10, $20, groceries, gas, or simply share this post, EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS. πŸ’—πŸ™πŸΌ

I’m taking this ONE DAY AT A TIME, trusting God through this recovery and continuing to fight. βœοΈπŸ™πŸΌπŸ’ͺ🏼

And to everyone who has called, texted, prayed, checked on me, donated, shared my posts, or simply reminded me that I’m not alone…

THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. πŸ₯ΉπŸ’—πŸ™πŸΌ

You are my village. 🫢🏼🌸

Your love gives me strength. πŸ’ͺ🏼❀️

And I am so incredibly grateful. πŸ™πŸΌπŸ’—

Please keep the prayers coming. πŸ™πŸΌβœοΈπŸ’—

#DaraStrong πŸ’— #RecoveryJourney 🩷 #CancerWarrior πŸŽ—οΈ #FaithOverFear ✝️ #OneDayAtATime πŸ™πŸΌ #PrayersPlease πŸ™πŸΌ #EveryLittleBitHelps πŸ’• #ThankfulForMyVillage 🫢🏼 #KeepFighting πŸ’ͺ🏼

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