Joan's Medical Fund
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My name is Jessika and I am raising money for my mom Joan. I am a writer and I work mostly with NGO’s and churches to help tell the stories of those who have experienced trauma and are hoping to see their dreams redeemed. Today I’m going to share with you a story that is much more personal for me. I hope you will be inspired to help us.
My mother Joan has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Some of the cost will be covered by insurance, much of it will not. My mother has chosen to use an alternative treatment. While this choice is becoming more popular, the insurance companies have not yet caught up. We will use the insurance coverage for everything that we can but all of the alternative medicine will have to be paid for out of pocket.
With an illness like stage 4 cancer it can be hard to predict what will happen from day to day, but we have estimated that we need to raise $10,000 to cover 12 months of treatment and tests. She will be working closely with a team of experts to advise her dosage, as well as continued testing and diagnostics from her doctor. Specifically it costs on average $800 a month for the medicine and we expect another $400 in co pay fees.
My mom has ordered the first dose of medicine from her savings. Together as a community we have already raised more than nine months worth of treatment!!! We have enough to cover the cost of treatment through July. The immediate need right now is to cover the cost of medicine needed for August and some upcoming co-pays. We hope to reach a total of $10,000 raised by August 31st. We are only $2,000 away!! Those funds are needed as soon as possible and that will cover the cost of her entire treatment.
Joan has remained a dedicated mother to her 3 children all of our lives. She is non-judgmental, supportive, and filled with words of wisdom. We have been spoiled having her as a mother. She is the hub of our family wheel. Joan has spent years acting as the care taker for ailing family members and those in crisis; traveling from state to state to stay with the sick, help with hospice, and help out when new babies were born. Now it's our turn to care for her.
She is a grandmother to 8 beautiful grandchildren, and has been a great help babysitting and teaching them values and about our family history and culture. Mom is a lot of fun, often giggling. Whether she’s high-fiving a dragon, or riding Harley’s with friends she usually has a smile on her face.
Our mom recently was cured of a difficult illness, and she does not believe God brought her through that experience just to let her die now. Every dollar that you donate will mean the world to us. Losing her would be a huge loss for our family. We will do everything we can to help her heal from this cancer.
There are not enough words to express how thankful we are for each and every dollar donated to help save our mom. We want to see her enjoy the next 20 years with her children and grandchildren and have many laughs along the way. Our mutual faith in God has been a great support for all of us while we navigate some very overwhelming emotions. We are so grateful for your prayers as well.
Please help us save our mom. Every donation means the world to me and my family. Thank you so much!!
My mother Joan has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Some of the cost will be covered by insurance, much of it will not. My mother has chosen to use an alternative treatment. While this choice is becoming more popular, the insurance companies have not yet caught up. We will use the insurance coverage for everything that we can but all of the alternative medicine will have to be paid for out of pocket.
With an illness like stage 4 cancer it can be hard to predict what will happen from day to day, but we have estimated that we need to raise $10,000 to cover 12 months of treatment and tests. She will be working closely with a team of experts to advise her dosage, as well as continued testing and diagnostics from her doctor. Specifically it costs on average $800 a month for the medicine and we expect another $400 in co pay fees.
My mom has ordered the first dose of medicine from her savings. Together as a community we have already raised more than nine months worth of treatment!!! We have enough to cover the cost of treatment through July. The immediate need right now is to cover the cost of medicine needed for August and some upcoming co-pays. We hope to reach a total of $10,000 raised by August 31st. We are only $2,000 away!! Those funds are needed as soon as possible and that will cover the cost of her entire treatment.
Joan has remained a dedicated mother to her 3 children all of our lives. She is non-judgmental, supportive, and filled with words of wisdom. We have been spoiled having her as a mother. She is the hub of our family wheel. Joan has spent years acting as the care taker for ailing family members and those in crisis; traveling from state to state to stay with the sick, help with hospice, and help out when new babies were born. Now it's our turn to care for her.
She is a grandmother to 8 beautiful grandchildren, and has been a great help babysitting and teaching them values and about our family history and culture. Mom is a lot of fun, often giggling. Whether she’s high-fiving a dragon, or riding Harley’s with friends she usually has a smile on her face.
Our mom recently was cured of a difficult illness, and she does not believe God brought her through that experience just to let her die now. Every dollar that you donate will mean the world to us. Losing her would be a huge loss for our family. We will do everything we can to help her heal from this cancer.
There are not enough words to express how thankful we are for each and every dollar donated to help save our mom. We want to see her enjoy the next 20 years with her children and grandchildren and have many laughs along the way. Our mutual faith in God has been a great support for all of us while we navigate some very overwhelming emotions. We are so grateful for your prayers as well.
Please help us save our mom. Every donation means the world to me and my family. Thank you so much!!
Organizer and beneficiary
Jessika Fuhrmaneck
Organizer
Monticello, FL
Joan C Mattern
Beneficiary
