Aid for the family of Antoinette Rogers

*Antoinette Rogers passed away October 19th, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband and two young children who we want to continue to support. Please read Antoinette’s original story below.* Antoinette Rogers is an incredible mother, daughter, wife, sister, aunt, and friend to everyone who is lucky enough to have her in their lives. Those close to her are aware of the challenges she has faced in recent years, but for those who may not know, Antoinette was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016 at age 32. She’s had to battle once again, as her cancer returned in 2018, this time spreading to her liver. Two years later, the fight continues. Antoinette has two beautiful children, Kellen (age 6) and Katie (age 5). It was shortly after Katie was born that Antoinette learned she had stage 2 breast cancer. She went through intense chemotherapy treatments, radiation, and multiple surgeries. All the while she held down her full-time job and health insurance, but medical bills and other expenses have kept piling up. Antoinette's been a warrior with help from her husband Brian, the rest of her family and great friends at her side. She was in remission for almost two years, before finding out the disease had metastasized. It progressed from stage 2 to stage 4, a shock after she took every precaution she could. While cancer-free for a period, many obstacles still remained, so the fight had never really stopped, but it’s even more serious now. One of Antoinette’s finest qualities is her generosity. Despite such a difficult journey in her own life, she has still put forth remarkable effort toward the cause of fighting cancer everywhere. Not only has she dedicated time to educate others about donating to the American Cancer Society, she has personally raised several thousands of dollars and even was recognized by her company with an award for volunteerism. She has shared her story to raise awareness and hope through foundations like Friends of Robbie and the Hamburg Fire Department Annual Golf Outing, where Brian has also participated. She has never lost hope for herself, or for others dealing with cancer. Meanwhile her family and friends will never lose hope for her, as she tackles this tough situation. Antoinette will receive some form of chemotherapy for the rest of her life to manage the disease from spreading. She undergoes weekly treatment, which take a physical and financial toll – and also time apart from her children. Many already have assisted Antoinette in various meaningful ways, and she and her family are extremely grateful for those people and organizations. Still, many more have reached out asking how they can support her. This page was created for that purpose. Every contribution helps alleviate some of the monetary burden that comes with fighting for her life, so she can focus more energy on doing just that. Thank you for reading about Antoinette’s story – your love and support is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Antoinette's family