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by Diana Pando<\/em>
\nYolanda Ramirez was excited when her baby was born. When she breastfed her child, she noticed a small bump on her breast. She mentioned it to her doctor, who said it wasn\u2019t something to worry about. However, as time went on, the bump grew and hardened. Yolanda suspected something was wrong. She began to struggle for medical care because she was uninsured.
\nShe finally found a new clinic, and they sent her to get a mammogram and a biopsy. A few weeks later, the clinic called with grim news: she had breast cancer. The doctor made his recommendations for treatment.
\n\u201cI made my way home feeling fearful and sad about the diagnosis,\u201d recalls Yolanda. \u201cI wasn\u2019t sure what I was going to do.\u201d
\nDuring her treatment at the clinic, they referred her to The Resurrection Project\u2019s ELLAS (En la Lucha a Sobrevivir), a support group for Latinas who are survivors or are being treated for breast cancer. They strive to help these women normalize their lives and receive support throughout this very difficult experience. ELLAS was established by women who saw the need for a support group that understands the culture of the Latino community.
\nYolanda knew she needed support but was hesitant to attend an ELLAS meeting. \u201cI didn\u2019t know what to expect by attending one of these meetings,\u201d said Yolanda. \u201cI didn\u2019t want to talk about my breast cancer to anyone.\u201d
\nYolanda finally decided to call Araceli Lucio, TRP\u2019s Health Advocate, and inquire about attending one of ELLAS\u2019 monthly meetings. Araceli mentioned that they also offered information on available classes, such as leadership formation training, that help participants in their daily and professional lives.
\nYolanda attended her first meeting and was surprised by how positive and supportive other breast cancer survivors were. The members of ELLAS shared their stories and inspired Yolanda to keep coming back despite her hesitance. Today, Yolanda has been a member of ELLAS for three years.
\n\"\"\u201cBy being part of ELLAS, I gained an extended family and became a Promotora de Salud<\/em>,\u201d said Yolanda.
\nShe also says that if this group did not exist, she would still be fearful and confused on how to deal with her breast cancer. \u201cI encourage other women who suspect they have breast cancer not to be afraid and go and get a mammogram,\u201d she says.
\nBeing part of ELLAS also helped her through another unexpected and difficult moment. Her husband passed away, leaving her with three children. Shortly before passing, her husband had begun the process of filing for citizenship for their 11-year-old son. The process came to a halt and she did not think she would be able to complete it. Araceli directed Yolanda to TRP\u2019s immigration services.
\nYolanda decided to attend one of the free citizenship workshops and learn more about the process. TRP staff helped answer her questions about how to continue the citizenship process for her son.
\nAfter consulting with TRP staff, she not only filed her son\u2019s paperwork, but decided to begin filing her own. \u201cI thought it would be a difficult process and I was worried about the cost,\u201d she says. Going through the process with TRP staff gave her the confidence to also apply for citizenship.
\nToday, her son is a U.S. citizen and Yolanda is scheduled to receive her citizenship before the Presidential elections. She\u2019s excited to be voting for the first time in November and encourages other new citizens to vote.
\n\u201cI never thought I could get my citizenship,\u201d she says proudly. \u201cIf you are thinking about becoming a citizen, I recommend TRP because they provide good immigration service and they are trustworthy.\u201d
\nThis transformative experience for individuals like Yolanda Ramirez could not be possible without the generous support of The Field Foundation of Illinois and The Chicago Community Trust, Illinois Immigration Funder Collaborative.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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