Sarah Magnes Helping Hand fundraiser

In January of this year Sarah Magnes was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. In March Sarah embarked on 3 rounds of chemo and on June 26th she had an esophagectomy,which resulted in a major complication called a tracheoesophageal fistula.

After a second failed surgery to repair the complication-and after more than a month in hospital -         Sarah was airlifted to UPMC PRESBYTERIAN in Pittsburgh on September 30th for life saving emergency surgery by a wonderful charitable organizationthat helps cancer-stricken patients find the best doctors in the world to help with their particular surgery. Sarah’s ongoing complications warranted this  vital intervention.
On October 20th Sarah went into Kidney failure and is now on dialysis and being treated with Lasix.     Currently, Sarah remains in the ICU on a ventilator
at UPMC Presbyterian and has been for more than 2 months, recovering from 5 major surgeries. She
will require another surgery in 9-12 months.

Sarah’s husband David has been by her side daily and is staying in Pittsburgh to be close to her. Her  
recovery will be a long one but we are all praying for her return to good health.
Given their unprecedented situation and having to relocate indefinitely ,neither of them is able to  work, which is causing serious financial implications . They have medical bills and living expenses in Atlanta & Pittsburgh to take care of.
We are asking for your help ! Please open your heart and give what you can to help Sarah and David.