Help Denise Fight Stage 4 Cancer: Love, Hope and Support

On January 31, 2025, our entire world was turned upside down when our beloved Mother was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. As a mother, grandmother, mentor, sister, and dear friend. Denise has always been a light in the lives of those who know her—offering warmth, kindness, love, strength and unwavering support. Now, in the toughest battle and fight of her life, we are rallying and coming together to lift her up, just as she has done for so many throughout the years to support her the way she has always supported us.

For over 45 years, Denise has committed her life to being a bedside Registered Nurse. She has dedicated her life to nursing, caring for people at their most vulnerable moments. Her compassion, dedication, and kindness have touched countless lives, from tiny newborns to those in their most fragile states their time of need in adulthood.

Beyond her career, Denise is a woman full of love, laughter, and life. She finds joy in the simple moments like going on walks around the park, enjoys a good game of bowling, and has always loves playing blackjack and cards always with a twinkle in her eye and a smile that will light up the entire room.

Despite this devastating diagnosis, Denise is resilient, determined, and will persevere. She refuses to let this battle define her.

She wants to fight.

Our Mom is currently going through chemotherapy treatments with full force under expert care of the University of Miami Cancer Institute currently. She is facing this fight with incredible courage, strength, and grace — but the road ahead will not be easy.

This journey is not without its challenges. The medical expenses, treatments, and ongoing care are placing a heavy financial burden on our Mother, and we are reaching out for help. Every penny donated to our Mom will benefit her and be used for all things related toward her cancer journey and medical expenses, prescriptions, treatments, therapies and anything that can benefit her in a positive manner to fight this cancer battle.

We are asking for your support—whether it’s through a donation, a share, or simply keeping her in your thoughts and prayers. Every contribution, no matter the size, will help ease the financial strain and allow her to focus on what truly matters: fighting this disease and spending precious time with the people she loves.

If you are unable to donate, we ask that you please share this page and keep our Mom, Denise Marie Armbruster, in your prayers.

Hope is powerful, love is healing, and together, we can surround her with the strength she needs to keep going.

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your kindness, generosity, love and support during this incredibly difficult time. Denise is not fighting alone—she has an army of love behind her, and with your help she will keep pushing forward and that means everything.

With immense love and gratitude,

Amanda, Lauren, and Jennifer

(Denise’s three daughters)