Help Carrey Acton Keep Her Home and Fight Cancer

For those who may not know me, my name is Kelli. My parents are Steven and Carrey Acton. I don't even know where I should begin; I'm honestly still in a state of shock. In January of this year, 2025, my father, Steven, was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. The diagnosis was a terrible blow for my family, but he was ready to go home to Jesus, in his own words. He was at peace with knowing his time was near. However, very soon after his terminal diagnosis, his wife of 35 years, my mom Carrey Acton, was found unresponsive. What myself, my siblings, and father had initially suspected was that she had suffered a stroke. It was, tragically, much, much worse. After extensive testing, she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer that had spread to her brain. She was quickly transferred to Providence in Anchorage so she could receive the best possible treatment for the large, inoperable tumor in her brain. Suddenly, the peace my dad had inside about leaving this world prior to this vanished. He was in utter disbelief that his wife he loves so much, who was seemingly so healthy, is now at death's door. It broke his heart; he began to worry so much. How was his family he would be leaving behind going to survive? Will his wife and granddaughter, Vivian, have a home? More importantly, for him, the worst of it was knowing he wasn't going to be alive to be the rock for my mom she was going to need. She has described him as her rock during her times of need their entire marriage; he did not want to leave her alone with this cancer. This is so hard to write; it's absolutely heartbreaking. My mom spent nearly a month in Anchorage for treatment, and my dad spent all the time he could until he physically couldn't anymore. His pain became too great, and he had to be talked into going back home to his own bed. He did not want to be away from her, but he physically could not handle it any longer. On February 12th, my mom was able to finally come home and be with my dad during his final days. He passed away three weeks after her return home during the early morning hours on March 25th. My brothers, James Acton and Christopher Edmunds, built a beautiful casket to lay our father to rest. On April 1st, at the Soldotna Cemetery, we all said our final goodbyes. My mom will be laid to rest right next to him when she's ready. All this being said, this is a terrible time for my whole family. My mom's taking it very hard, as am I, and I'm very, very worried for her. I am trying to think of anything that I can do to help lighten her burdens, but all I can do for her is be a shoulder to cry on and be as much of a comfort as I can be. All of us kids have been there for her as much as possible; everyone is doing the very best they can. She really needs help with keeping up on the house payment, as well as all the other expenses typical of daily life. She will not be returning back to work running her company, Sunshine Cleaning Inc. Her cancer makes it hard for her to do too much at all; she's in a lot of pain. So, I'm asking for help on her behalf (I haven't told her I am doing this). If anyone feels they can donate, anything helps. If you're unable to donate at this time, then please just keep my family in your prayers and please share this to as many as you can. Both of my parents are wonderful people; this is just truly devastating. Rest in peace to my father, Steven Donald Acton, and much love to you, mom. I love you so, so much; we will stand by your side through this. You are not alone.

Thank you, everyone, truly.