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Help Jenn Offset Cancer Treatment Costs

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In January of 2013, I was diagnosed with invasive ductile carcinoma, a common form of breast cancer. Just days before my 37th birthday, and right after moving to a high deductible health insurance plan in December (since I had been otherwise healthy and rarely visited a doctor's office), the diagnosis came as a shock. As a stay-at-home mom with two part-time jobs, the medical bills from biopsies, diagnostic imaging, and physician consultations quickly added up to meet my $10,000.00 deductible. Chemotherapy, surgery, hormone therapy, and radiation treatments are ongoing or yet to come, and there are prescribed medications that are not fully covered by my insurance (most notably, an injection following each chemotherapy session that is billed to me at nearly $4,000!). And, though my goal is to get as much of the treatment regimen completed by the end of the year, I believe that I may have to pay this same deductible again in 2014.

I'm humbled by the response of friends and family to my situation, and one of my employers suggested that I create an avenue for those of you who might wish to contribute to my compounding medical debt. I'm a very stubborn person, and was resistant to the idea at first, because I pride myself on self-reliance and felt this might appear a bit too much like begging. But the generosity of Ben and Becky Starr of Starrlight Mead, and some of our concerned and charitable customers have given me cause to reconsider. Love is all around, and I feel this support in so many ways, through kind words and deeds. So, for those of you who don't see me every day, or who wish there was more they could contribute than time and healing thoughts, this is another option for you.

Thank you to everyone who contributes, as every little bit helps. These monies will be applied directly to the bills accruing from my ongoing treatment at Duke Cancer Center. Your assistance will help to keep our budget on track, our toddler in clothes and shoes, and secure peace of mind by alleviating this additional stressor. That alone is a huge contribution to the healing process!

Love and light to you!

In deepest gratitude,

Jenn

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Jennifer P Hansen
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Hillsborough, NC

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