# No one should have to crowdfund their cancer treatment

> No one should have to crowd fund their cancer treatment. My team and I are here in the Rio Grande Valley supporting Cindy Banda, a mother of six who is fighting breast cancer. She's facing tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills that she can't afford.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 21, 2026  
**Tags:** Healthcare, James Talarico, Midterms, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Rally, Texas Senate Race

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No one should have to crowd fund their cancer treatment. My team and I are here in the Rio Grande Valley supporting Cindy Banda, a mother of six who is fighting breast cancer. She's facing tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills that she can't afford.

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**About the author:** John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.

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