Help for Lynda
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We are writing to you about Lynda Aubrey who is currently undergoing treatment in the Bay Area for tongue and neck cancer, because right now she needs all of our help.
Lynda moved to the Mendocino Coast with her three children 30 years ago and has lived in Elk for all but three of those years. Throughout this time she has touched many of our lives.
You may know her from her loving and conscientious work as a teacher’s aide at the local elementary schools for the past 30 years. Lynda first cared for infants at the Mendocino Infant Center, and then taught at the Greenwood School in Elk and the Albion School. In each
setting she has brought a measure of patience and creativity that have endeared the students to her — imbuing each child with a sense of respect, curiosity, fun, humor, tolerance towards others, and a love for people from other cultures, races, and backgrounds. Her devotion to this job has been amazing, often skipping her own lunch break to be able to read to the children while they were eating their own lunch, or drawing them aside to help sort out difficult feelings.
You may also know Lynda from sharing a yoga class, sitting next to her at one of the local music events, watching her lose herself in dancing, or sharing a conversation with her about her many interests.
Lynda has also worked hard for peace, justice and the environment. Her love of the Earth has led her to become politically involved in efforts around the area and throughout the world that impact the environment.
She was a tree sitter during the "Enchanted Meadow Uprising," saving an old redwood tree. She walks her talk.
Throughout her career, Lynda has had to hold down an extra job in the evening and/or on weekends. She worked at the Elk Cove Inn and the Griffin House in Elk in order to make ends meet. She has also had to
deal with debilitating health conditions, including a long bout of pneumonia and hip surgery, as well as the loss of her daughter.
As 2016 unfolds, however, Lynda is being faced with the challenge of her life. She had cancer surgery the first week of January. And now she faces seven weeks of five day a week chemo and radiation treatments.
Fortunately, the type of cancer she has has a good prognosis and she is able to live with her two sons, who both live in the South Bay. But, after the chemo/radiation treatments it will take her time to gain
energy and strength to work again when she moves back home.
Lynda does have health insurance through the school system, but while she is going through treatment and recovery she will need money to pay her rent and other bills, and does not have the personal resources to do
so. In addition, her vehicle is no longer reliable.
This is an opportunity for all of us to help Lynda out so that she does not have to cope with the financial burden as she moves through this very scary and daunting next several months of her life. Donations of any amount can also be made to the Greenwood Community Center, write "Health Care" on the "for" line. You can drop these checks off at the Elk Post Office or mail to:
Greenwood Community Center
P.O.Box 183
Elk, CA 95432
There will also be cans set out in several places on the Coast. You can also send mail directly to Lynda at
Lynda Aubrey
P.O.Box 126
Elk, CA 95432
If you personally cannot contribute any money you might know someone else who has met Lynda and was touched by her. Please keep her in your
prayers. This is a caring community.
Lynda and her friends thank you very much.
Annemarie and Anna Marie
Lynda moved to the Mendocino Coast with her three children 30 years ago and has lived in Elk for all but three of those years. Throughout this time she has touched many of our lives.
You may know her from her loving and conscientious work as a teacher’s aide at the local elementary schools for the past 30 years. Lynda first cared for infants at the Mendocino Infant Center, and then taught at the Greenwood School in Elk and the Albion School. In each
setting she has brought a measure of patience and creativity that have endeared the students to her — imbuing each child with a sense of respect, curiosity, fun, humor, tolerance towards others, and a love for people from other cultures, races, and backgrounds. Her devotion to this job has been amazing, often skipping her own lunch break to be able to read to the children while they were eating their own lunch, or drawing them aside to help sort out difficult feelings.
You may also know Lynda from sharing a yoga class, sitting next to her at one of the local music events, watching her lose herself in dancing, or sharing a conversation with her about her many interests.
Lynda has also worked hard for peace, justice and the environment. Her love of the Earth has led her to become politically involved in efforts around the area and throughout the world that impact the environment.
She was a tree sitter during the "Enchanted Meadow Uprising," saving an old redwood tree. She walks her talk.
Throughout her career, Lynda has had to hold down an extra job in the evening and/or on weekends. She worked at the Elk Cove Inn and the Griffin House in Elk in order to make ends meet. She has also had to
deal with debilitating health conditions, including a long bout of pneumonia and hip surgery, as well as the loss of her daughter.
As 2016 unfolds, however, Lynda is being faced with the challenge of her life. She had cancer surgery the first week of January. And now she faces seven weeks of five day a week chemo and radiation treatments.
Fortunately, the type of cancer she has has a good prognosis and she is able to live with her two sons, who both live in the South Bay. But, after the chemo/radiation treatments it will take her time to gain
energy and strength to work again when she moves back home.
Lynda does have health insurance through the school system, but while she is going through treatment and recovery she will need money to pay her rent and other bills, and does not have the personal resources to do
so. In addition, her vehicle is no longer reliable.
This is an opportunity for all of us to help Lynda out so that she does not have to cope with the financial burden as she moves through this very scary and daunting next several months of her life. Donations of any amount can also be made to the Greenwood Community Center, write "Health Care" on the "for" line. You can drop these checks off at the Elk Post Office or mail to:
Greenwood Community Center
P.O.Box 183
Elk, CA 95432
There will also be cans set out in several places on the Coast. You can also send mail directly to Lynda at
Lynda Aubrey
P.O.Box 126
Elk, CA 95432
If you personally cannot contribute any money you might know someone else who has met Lynda and was touched by her. Please keep her in your
prayers. This is a caring community.
Lynda and her friends thank you very much.
Annemarie and Anna Marie
Organizer
Anna Marie Stenberg
Organizer
Fort Bragg, CA
