Rogers Recovery Fund
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I've created this GoFundMe on behalf of my Uncle Roger, Aunt Dolores, and cousin Jillian Tiberio.
The week of Thanksgiving Jillian brought her father, Roger, to the hospital for the severe back pain that he had been experiencing for several weeks after visiting multiple doctors. The hospital did a CT scan and found masses on his liver, bones, and lungs. A biopsy confirmed Stage 4 Lung Cancer that has metastasized to his bones and liver. This news is especially hard for Roger, as 3 of his 4 siblings have died of cancer. As our family deals with the new reality of the diagnosis and planning for treatment, we can't help but remember all the times Roger has been there for everyone else.
Roger Tiberio has been an EMT at Trumbull EMS for 40 years. My cousin Jillian followed in his footsteps and became an EMT while studying nursing. Now a nurse, she still volunteers at Trumbull EMS because of the example her father set for caring for other people. He has devoted his life to helping other people, and it's time for us to help him.
This news is still very new, but the treatment is going to be costly no matter the plan. Once Roger meets with more doctors within the next few weeks, a comprehensive plan will be finalized. For now, we are asking for donations to cover the cost of the short term rehab at the Grime Center that Roger is currently staying at and visits with Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, along with the diagnostic tests and medication management he has received thus far.
We will keep everyone updated & appreciate any and all support.
The week of Thanksgiving Jillian brought her father, Roger, to the hospital for the severe back pain that he had been experiencing for several weeks after visiting multiple doctors. The hospital did a CT scan and found masses on his liver, bones, and lungs. A biopsy confirmed Stage 4 Lung Cancer that has metastasized to his bones and liver. This news is especially hard for Roger, as 3 of his 4 siblings have died of cancer. As our family deals with the new reality of the diagnosis and planning for treatment, we can't help but remember all the times Roger has been there for everyone else.
Roger Tiberio has been an EMT at Trumbull EMS for 40 years. My cousin Jillian followed in his footsteps and became an EMT while studying nursing. Now a nurse, she still volunteers at Trumbull EMS because of the example her father set for caring for other people. He has devoted his life to helping other people, and it's time for us to help him.
This news is still very new, but the treatment is going to be costly no matter the plan. Once Roger meets with more doctors within the next few weeks, a comprehensive plan will be finalized. For now, we are asking for donations to cover the cost of the short term rehab at the Grime Center that Roger is currently staying at and visits with Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, along with the diagnostic tests and medication management he has received thus far.
We will keep everyone updated & appreciate any and all support.
Organizer and beneficiary
Mikala Coppolella
Organizer
Trumbull, CT
Jillian Tiberio
Beneficiary