Faith · Courage · Hope

Standing With Julie

After ten years of battling multiple myeloma, Julie Carter is preparing for another stem cell transplant.

This campaign is about helping Julie enter this next chapter with the practical support she needs for treatment, temporary lodging, travel, recovery, and the unexpected costs that come with a transplant journey.

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Julie Carter
October 2026 Update · A Moment of Hope

Today, Julie Heard the Bell Ring ❤️

Today was Julie’s final day of her fourth chemotherapy cycle with Velcade, Darzalex, and Revlimid. At the treatment center, another patient rang the bell to celebrate a milestone everyone there hopes to reach.

The room filled with cheers and applause, and Julie’s face lit up. For a moment, the treatments, needles, medications, and endless appointments faded into the background. She could picture herself standing there one day, ringing that same bell.

A bell rang today. Someone celebrated. Julie smiled. And hope felt a little closer.

Beginning November 2, Julie will enter an intensive chemotherapy and stem cell transplant process at UC Davis. Through November 22, she is scheduled for daily care averaging seven hours a day while staying nearby in Sacramento. Afterward, she will continue with another three weeks of twice-weekly hospital visits as recovery continues.

Because of your kindness, we have raised $23,038 toward our $27,000 goal. Thank you to everyone who has donated, prayed, sent a message, or shared Julie’s story. Every gift and every share helps her prepare for what lies ahead.

We would love to close the remaining gap before November begins. If you have been thinking about helping, a donation or sharing this page could bring us closer.

We pray that one day, it will be Julie’s turn to ring that bell.

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Julie Carter during her October treatment journey
Holding on to hopeOne day at a time, one step at a time.
Julie Carter, October update
Faith for the days ahead
Julie Carter, surrounded by love and support
Standing together
Chapter One · Meet Julie

Her Story Begins With Who She Is

My name is Linda, and I am Julie Carter's mother. I am creating this campaign for my daughter as she prepares for another stem cell transplant following the relapse of her multiple myeloma.

Julie was first diagnosed in July 2015. Since then, she has faced extensive treatment, a previous stem cell transplant, periods of recovery, setbacks, and now another major chapter in her fight.

The stem cell transplant is not a single procedure—it is a journey.

Julie will need to stay near the transplant center for several weeks, attend daily appointments, travel regularly for care, and recover in a carefully managed environment.

Our goal is simple: help Julie focus on treatment, recovery and hope without carrying the full financial burden alone.

Julie Carter
Julie is more than a diagnosis. She is a daughter, mother, friend, woman of faith, and someone still living life between appointments.
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Real life. Real moments.
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Still choosing hope.
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The people and moments that remind Julie what she is fighting for.
Julie Carter
Ordinary days become meaningful victories during treatment.
Julie Carter
Strength can look quiet: getting up, showing up, and moving forward.
Julie Carter
Faith, family and connection remain central to Julie's journey.
Chapter Two · Ten Years of Fighting
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The Reality Behind the Smile

There have been long appointments, difficult treatments, hospital stays and days when simply getting through the day was an accomplishment.

These images are part of Julie's story, but they do not define her. They show the reality of what this fight has required—and why this next transplant deserves support before the financial pressure becomes another burden to carry.

"Some days are harder than others. But every day is worth fighting for."
Chapter Three · The Next Chapter

From Treatment to Transplant

Julie has completed her fourth current chemotherapy cycle. Her intensive chemotherapy and stem cell transplant process at UC Davis is scheduled to begin November 2, followed by close monitoring and recovery.

Now

Final Treatment Cycle

Completing the current regimen and preparing physically for the next phase.

Mid-September

Stem Cell Collection

Apheresis and stem cell collection begin.

Transplant

The Procedure

Intensive treatment followed by stem cell transplant.

Recovery

Rebuilding Strength

Close monitoring, infection prevention, rest, and gradual recovery.

Julie Carter
Looking aheadThe next chapter is about healing, stability and getting through transplant one day at a time.
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Julie Carter
How Your Support Helps

A $27,000 Goal With a Clear Purpose

The goal is to cover the practical expenses surrounding transplant and recovery that insurance does not fully absorb.

Temporary Lodging

Staying near UC Davis in Sacramento during intensive treatment and follow-up, with flexibility if recovery takes longer.

Travel & Parking

Gas, transportation, vehicle costs, parking and meals during frequent appointments.

Medical Costs

Medications, medical supplies, testing and follow-up care not fully covered by insurance.

Lost Income

Time away from work during treatment, transplant and recovery.

Food & Recovery

Special groceries, nutritional support, masks, sanitizing supplies and practical recovery items.

Unexpected Needs

Additional lodging, appointments, medications, travel or other unplanned expenses.

Prayer Journey

Pray With Us

Faith has carried Julie through this journey. As she prepares to begin intensive treatment on November 2, prayer and sharing her story remain meaningful ways to stand with her.

Please pray for:
  • Strength as Julie completes treatment.
  • A successful stem cell collection.
  • A safe transplant process.
  • Protection from infection during recovery.
  • Peace, endurance and renewed health.
Stand With Julie

Help Carry This Next Chapter

$27,000 Goal

Every donation, every share and every prayer makes a difference.

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