
Emergency Medical Relief for Marlena Masterson
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Hello. My name is David Kahl, and I have been one of several people who have been helped through the selfless acts of Marlena Masterson. Now it looks like she is the one in need and it has taken a lot for her to open up about it. Marlena has been pretty self-sufficient but has finally hit a wall.
Two previous bouts of cancer and treatment, in 2018 and 2020, have depleted their savings. Now Marlena has been diagnosed as having 3 Stage-3 tumors, requiring the following:
- Immunotherapy
- Surgery
- Radiation
- Adjuvant Therapy
In the meantime, there's need to pay medical and living-related bills. Marlena is limited in what resources she does have available.
When I was diagnosed with arterial blockage and had to let up on my workload -- I had between 4-7 gigs a week, an unbelievably strong schedule for a musician. Without asking for help, Marlena stepped in with a fundraiser, even though she was dealing with her own cancer-related battles. Because she did this for me and has repeatedly done the same for others, no matter what she's gone through herself, I am moved to start this campaign.
Life is hard enough but making it a little easier for others shouldn't be. Whatever you can offer will make a difference.
Organizer and beneficiary
David Kahl
Organizer
Portland, OR
Carol Alcon
Beneficiary