Help Beth's family offset the cost of end of life care.

UPDATE:

It is with profound grief and sadness that Francine and Bruce Goodrich announce the passing of their beautiful daughter Elizabeth "Beth" Goodrich on the evening of Sunday, July 7th. The evil brain cancer that she fought valiantly for 17 years finally won.

Bruce (Butch) and Francine, brothers Joshua Shane and Aaron Thomas, along with Aarons wife Cindi and their amazing children Caleb Alton and Darby Rose circled around her as she took her last breaths. She was not alone at the hour of her death and is now cancer-free.

Thank you to all who have reached out in prayers and support. Forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. And thank you to all who have donated to help off-set the cost of Beth's care. We are truly grateful.

UPDATE:

It is with an extremely heavy heart that I write the update that Beth is not long for our world. Her family has said she is unconscious now and her breathing is becoming more shallow, but that she looks at peace.

The Goodrich's are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and generous donations that have come the last two days. Thank you for easing their minds about what will come after Beth's passing.

I have decided to raise the amount for the GoFundMe for Beth and her family. Knowing what they have had to endure and what they still have to pay in hospital and hospice bills, I want to try and relieve the burden of costs as much as possible.

Please consider showing your support for the Goodrich's by donating. Even $5, $10, or $15 dollars will go a long way to helping.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all who have supported with their texts, cards, and monetary gifts.

The day my friendship with Beth started, I had run to her house, knocked on her door, and asked her if she wanted to play dolls. We were both four. Since that day we've had a connection to each other that goes beyond the usual. Our spirits bonded and recognized each other as someone special.

When I found out Beth had a tumor in her brain that they eventually identified as cancer, the bottom of my world fell away. She on the other hand, while being scared, decided early on that she wanted to live. And live she has! She has an uncanny ability to see the world and its magic and navigate it with wonder and love. Beth has fought so bravely over the years since her first diagnosis. I've always been in awe of how she's able to look forward and beyond her circumstance.

It's with a deeply heavy heart that I say Beth has been moved into hospice. A second tumor has invaded near the first one and is profoundly aggressive. She is paralyzed on her right side and she can no longer speak in full sentences. She is also in pain much of the time so is on almost-constant morphine, but when she's aware, we get glimpses of that light that shines so thoroughly through her eyes.

Hopewell House near Portland, Oregon (the hospice Beth is in) has been absolutely amazing. The staff are incredible and treat everyone with dignity. Beth even got a private performance from the lead singer of Blind Pilot (one of her favorite bands) because a staff member recognized a poster in her room and had connections to him!

And while we all love that Beth is getting the care she needs, we know it won't last long and she will soon float away from us.

This go-fund-me account is dedicated to her parents and the rest of her family that have the monumental tasks of caring for her while also grieving their impending loss. Please join me in helping The Goodrich family so that their last memories won't be of financial needs but of celebrating the daughter and sister they've loved for 43 years.

End of life costs become overwhelming quickly. I have started this go-fund-me at $20,000, but will raise the amount in the near future.

Thank you for your support and love for the Goodrich family, and our beloved Beth.