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Stand by Cheryl in Her Time of Need
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Help a Remarkable Survivor Rebuild Her Life After a Decade of Medical Hardship
My dear friend, Cheryl Dearlove, once the most independent and resourceful woman I know, is now facing the most challenging time of her life. After years of fighting through immense medical setbacks with grace and grit, she now needs our help.
In 2016, she suffered a life-altering stroke that left her unable to use her left hand and with limited mobility in her left leg. Since then, her health challenges have only multiplied:
- 2018: Broke her ankle
- 2019: Underwent neck fusion surgery to stabilize a prior 2007 operation to remove/replace damaged bone in her neck
- 2020: Reconstructive tendon surgery on her right hand
- 2022: Surgery to remove lung cancer
- February 2023: Right hip replacement
- June 2023: Right knee replacement
- February 2024: Broke left hand
- March 2024: Left knee replacement
- July–August 2024: Hospitalized with sepsis and pneumonia, which required blood transfusions, and nearly lost her life
Now at age 60, she is physically fragile but fortunately mentally sharp. She lives on a fixed disability income and had been supported financially by her devoted father — until his unexpected passing on May 20, 2025. With his loss, her emotional and financial safety net has collapsed.
She has spent the past decade surviving — now it’s time for her to feel supported.
Your donation will help cover:
- Medical bills and co-pays
- Basic living expenses (utilities, groceries, transportation)
- Transportation to appointments
- Credit card bills
- Medical procedures not covered by insurance
Every contribution, no matter the size, will bring light and stability to a woman who has endured so much. She has always shown strength, but now she needs compassion. Please help however you can — and please share this with others who might be moved by her story.
Thank you for your kindness and support.

