Help Joanie Halgrim Overcome Her Health Challenges

My name is Joanie Halgrim. Some of you may know my story. Others do not. Today, I share one part of it with you. In the last few years I have traveled on a major health journey. Brain surgery to remove a cyst, a hysterectomy, kidney surgery, breast surgery, and improper molar implants. The molar implants needed to be removed because they were hitting nerves. The lack of molars have caused severe damage to other teeth, thus requiring extensive surgery. The medical and healthcare costs for a small business owner like me have been insurmountable. I have not been able to afford the surgery for my teeth. which has caused severe pain for me. And last month, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

I am proud. I feel the sting of asking strangers for help. But I believe in the power of human kindness, generosity, and community. And I have been uplifted by my community in the past -- when I lost my sons. I know how much human kindness matters. So I now turn to this community for support. I have financial needs for my breast cancer surgery and extensive dental surgery. I have depleted my ability to cover all the costs. But this community, and your contribution, can help me cover the cost for surgery, and find relief.

My prayer is that we do not turn away from each other when in need, and my hope is that I will be able to support others like me one day. I have asked God to guide me through this moment. And your support- both financial and emotional - will help me meet this challenge. My belief, and my faith, is in the power of a community like this one. The power of us.

A gift of any size will make a difference.

Thank you for learning my story, and thank you for your belief in uplifting others.