• Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • CCPA
  • Medical Disclaimer
Monday, January 30, 2023
Midland County News Online
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Technology
    • Crytpocurrency
    • Gaming
    • Gadgets
  • Sports
  • Health
  • General
    • Business Services
  • Travel
  • Press Releases
  • Popular
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Technology
    • Crytpocurrency
    • Gaming
    • Gadgets
  • Sports
  • Health
  • General
    • Business Services
  • Travel
  • Press Releases
  • Popular
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home Business

Maryland Small Business Owner Faces Twin Challenges Of COVID, Cancer – WTOP

maryland-small-business-owner-faces-twin-challenges-of-covid,-cancer-–-wtop
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
IMG 9435 scaled e1639469962656
Kenia Garcia, owner of Nature by Trejo, shows her wares at the Wheaton Recreational Center. (WTOP/Dick Uliano)

The pandemic has been hard on many of the D.C. region’s small businesses, but the owner of a Rockville, Maryland, gift shop has double the challenge because she’s been diagnosed with cancer.

“One thing happened … I got a cancer diagnosis in August, and I had to deal with the pandemic and also with the disease,” Kenia Garcia said. “But now I’m here, strong and I’ll keep going.”


  • More Montgomery County News
  • More Maryland News
  • More Health News

Garcia is the owner of Nature by Trejok, a store featuring collectibles, exquisite handbags, shoes and home furnishings.

Garcia discovered her leukemia diagnosis after reopening her Rockville gift store, following a nine-month shutdown amid 2020 pandemic restrictions.

She relied on family members to tend the store while hospitalized, but refused to be idle during her illness.

“I was doing the social media from the hospital, now I feel better and the doctor says I will be good to work regular hours in January,” Garcia said.

Garcia named the gift shop in honor of her grandmother — who she recalls was a woman of fine taste.

“Trejok is the last name of my grandma. She was the person who inspires me,” said Garcia, recalling the elegant tables that her grandmother would set each day for afternoon tea. “And if you go to my store you’re going to see her spirit.”

The store offers personalized products, and the artfully-designed handbags are made in Italy.

Garcia said doctors told her she has a 90% chance of beating cancer with chemotherapy, which she is currently undergoing.

Despite the twin challenges of COVID and cancer, the Rockville small businesswoman maintains a positive outlook and offers holiday wishes.

“I hope everybody gets whatever they are looking for, but the main thing I want for the people is health and peace and a lot of hope for the future,” Garcia said.

Garcia displayed some of her products Saturday at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center during an event meant to lift minority-owned businesses, led by District 14 Delegate Pamela Queen of Montgomery County.

“We know that after the pandemic, a lot of them (small businesses) need a little jumpstart, so we’re trying to make sure we’re doing that,” said Queen, a member of the House Economic Matters Committee.

Dick Uliano

Whether anchoring the news inside the Glass-Enclosed Nerve Center or reporting from the scene in Maryland, Virginia or the District, Dick Uliano is always looking for the stories that really impact people’s lives.

Like WTOP on Facebook and follow @WTOP on Twitter to engage in conversation about this article and others.

Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here.

© 2021 WTOP. All Rights Reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.

fnn logo

More from WTOP

Midland County News Online

© 2021 Midland County News Online

Navigate Site

  • Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • CCPA
  • Medical Disclaimer

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • DMCA Policy
  • Medical Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • CCPA
  • Terms of Use

© 2021 Midland County News Online

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT