Support Becky in her fight against cancer through GoFundMe

Becky’s battle to save herself began almost 3 years ago when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. The news was devastating for her and her two children, but they have continued to comfort each other and strengthen their family bond despite the pain. Together, they refused to accept defeat.

After going through surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, they continued to pick up the broken pieces, which included both financial and mental health challenges left behind by the impact. Becky’s life has been a journey of love, loss, and yet she has maintained the ability to thrive in the face of monumental challenges.

At 8 months old, her mother gave her to another woman to raise. “That’s who I call ‘Mom,’” Becky said. “I was traumatized when she died, I was just a teenager. I was alone until Mrs. Alemandro and Irene Pavloff allowed me to live at Camp La Jolla so I wouldn’t be alone.”

Becky worked hard cleaning houses, cooking, and babysitting throughout her youth to help pay for her support. Becky’s bright personality and happy spirit quickly won the hearts of many around her, including the Pavloff family, with whom she remains close today.

Becky married at 21, and she and her husband lived in Punta Banda at Camp La Jolla Beach for 7 years until her husband’s sudden death. With yet another blow thrown her way and no children, she found herself alone and starting over. Her friends and supporters rallied around her and she was able to move into a smaller home within Camp La Jolla.

By 1999, she became the Manager of Lomas del Mar, which was and still is a community of mostly retired people looking for a unique setting that offered serenity, affordable living, and a great view of Ensenada Bay. In this environment, Becky thrived, and her kind and generous spirit, along with her knowledge of the community and Mexican culture, helped her new guests acclimate to their new country. Her stories about the history of Punta Banda remind us that hard work and love of community are the foundation for building a home.

Becky eventually had two children, but never remarried. She raised her two children alone, nurturing their spirits and dreams to become hard-working, educated people who could achieve their goals. Today, her sons Ronnie, 22, and Aldo, 20, remain her greatest joy as she once again strives to maintain the life she worked so hard to achieve.

Ronnie and Aldo shared their feelings about their mother and her struggle to survive and thrive despite the challenges her cancer and treatments have placed on their family. They wrote, “Our mother has always taken care of us. From the day we were born, she has always been there for us when we needed her the most. Even though she has been through a lot, she has always smiled at life, and despite her cancer or illness, she has not stopped being the mother she has always been.”

“I remember so many times when she put us before herself with food, clothing, and goals. I want my mom to get better, not so she can smile again, because she has always smiled. I want her to get better so she has one less weight on her shoulders. Chemotherapy and radiation treatments are expensive and have affected her financial stability. Thank you in advance.” – Ronnie and Aldo.

From her words, one can recognize the deep bond and love that Becky has fostered within her family. It is her gentle spirit, kind heart, and ability to listen and problem solve that members of this community respect and love about Becky.

Words and pictures can only give you a glimpse of her need for our help. That is why the Punta Banda Community and Lomas del Mar are reaching out beyond our small area to raise funds for Becky Echeverría as she continues to fight for the life she always dreamed of for her children and herself. She has traveled a journey filled with spirit, kindness, and love for others.

“When I first met Becky in 2016, she was the property manager for a home we were interested in. Becky was my first friend in a new country and showed me nothing but kindness and generosity.” – Amy S.

“A woman with an unbreakable faith, who has had storms that shake her, but do not defeat her, always firm in the fight, hard-working and with the initiative to undertake and progress, for her children, 2 excellent young people whom she has raised.” – Marisol V.

“Becky is a wonderful person. We have lived in Lomas del Mar for 6 years. When we ask her for help, she takes care of things right away. She cares about all of us and we wish her the best.” – Bill and Carol R.

There are many ways you can support Becky’s Journey for Life.

You can do it through this foundation or through the page of GoFundMe:

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