My dear friend Tonia Hume of 38 years is an amazing, tenacious, loving, loyal and adored friend that is now faced with fighting Cancer. On February 22nd of this year she was diagnosed with Stage 2A node lobular Carcinoma in her left breast. Tonia had a partial mastectomy on April 25th. In addition 8 lymph nodes were removed. This is when they discovered that one of the nodes was leaking cancerous cells and that she would need to undergo chemotherapy treatment.

Tonia stopped working at Costco on July 3rd in preparation for her first of four chemotherapy infusions scheduled 21 days apart. After her last infusion in September she will then undergo 30 rounds of radiation treatment, 5 days a week for 6 weeks. She will not be able to return to work until next year.

Her journey has not just been physically difficult but emotionally draining as well. Shortly after her first infusion, she was showering and her hair began to fall out in clumps. Tears were shed as the reality of what was happening became very real. She cut her hair short and a few days later shaved it the rest of the way……. and might I say she looks fantastic!!!!!! She is rocking it!!!!!!!

Along with all the emotions, fatigue, loss of taste, and countless other side effects comes financial strain. FLMA isn’t expected to kick in for another 4-6 weeks of which only 65% of her income will be paid. The reality is that her family is in need of some financial help. Tonia’s family would never ask for help themselves. Tonia gives unconditionally and without hesitation. She is stoic, and brave and just needs some hope from you.

Your generosity no matter the amount will help lift the financial burden for Tonia’s family. Words of encouragement would be thoughtful!

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