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BETTIN' ON BETS: Betsy Graca Cancer Medical Fund

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As if 2020 couldn't muster up another curveball, Betsy learned this summer—when a brain tumor caused some sudden double vision—she has a rare and aggressive form of cancer. On paper Betsy has “cancer of an unknown primary,” but the doctors at the U of M and the Mayo Clinic are confident in a theoretical diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma, or biliary duct cancer. This monster is known to spread quickly and quietly, so that by the time it’s found, it’s already spread to other parts of the body. In Betsy’s case, it didn’t reveal itself until it’d made itself at home in her brain, back and liver. 

Fast-forward through BRAIN SURGERY, gamma knife radiation in a Hannibal Lector-esque mask, BACK SURGERY, more gamma knife radiation to her back, and now chemotherapy, our gal Betsy has conquered a lot with little sweat and an inspiring attitude. 

This is where we come in. Since late last year, Betsy has been self-employed as a freelance copywriter. This means when the fight against cancer becomes her full-time job, she has no income. In the months ahead, this fund will be used towards rent, bills, medical costs, groceries, transportation, or maybe even a pint of ice cream if she desires. Betsy means a lot to us all and let's surround her the best we can in this strange year. 

With her trusty eyepatch and her cats, Atticus and Bumby at her side, Betsy is ready for battle. So are we. 

Follow Betsy's blog here: www.betsyversuscancer.com 

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  • Lauren Johnson
    • $100
    • 2 yrs
  • Jodi Grundyson
    • $50
    • 2 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $100
    • 2 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $40
    • 2 yrs
  • Emily Roden
    • $50
    • 2 yrs
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Organizer and beneficiary

Paige Behrens
Organizer
Minneapolis, MN
Betsy Graca
Beneficiary

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