Help Dennis Fight Mesothelioma and Save His Home

Dennis Lemons and Tamara Sleipnes are a couple bound by love and resilience, navigating the darkest days of their lives. Since February, Dennis’s health has rapidly declined due to Stage 4 Malignant Mesothelioma, an aggressive and devastating cancer. For Tammy, the battle has meant dedicating every moment to Dennis’s care, draining her paid time off, sick leave, and vacation days. Their focus has been on survival, but the financial strain has become unbearable.

Dennis requires frequent treatments in Philadelphia, alongside out-of-pocket expenses for medications, draining bottles for his lungs, and essential medical devices like his walker and commode. AtlantiCare is demanding payment for past hospital bills, ambulance fees, and other life-saving services. The sheer weight of these costs has left the couple facing an impossible choice: their home or Dennis’s health.

In addition to the $6,000 they must gather by Wednesday to prevent homelessness for six members of their household, Dennis and Tammy face mounting expenses to continue his fight against this cruel disease. The blood thinner Dennis needs costs $260 per box, a price tag that looms monthly. Without further financial support, the long-term prospects of keeping their home and funding Dennis’s treatments seem bleak.

Dennis and Tammy are reaching out to their community for compassion and support. Their plea is not just to save the roof over their heads but to sustain the fight against Mesothelioma—a battle that demands financial resources they simply do not have. This is a moment for their neighbors, friends, and extended community to step in and help ensure they can continue their struggle with dignity and hope.