<div>     Hello, we are Gretchen's parents; Gerald and Sharon Matson. We are trying to raise funds for our daughter and her family's expenses. She is dealing with a terminal cancer, and we are trying to ease her mind for her and her family's transition moving forward. We have heard many times that the most difficult thing for parents to deal with is the loss of a child, which is unfortunately what we are dealing with. We ask for your support for her, us, and her family.

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<div>     Gretchen was born in Painesville, Ohio, where she lived for 30 years, in which she graduated Riverside Highschool and went to Cleveland state, before transferring and graduating from Clarion University. She made many friends and connections, always brightening the peoples lives she interacted with. She then moved down to Raleigh, NC after her parents relocated. 

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<div>     She worked at Belk for many years, forging many friendships and connections. She eventually met and married her husband, Shane, after meeting him at work one day. The two of them had two children together; Jacob and Michael. They raised and nurtured a family in North Carolina for over 20 years. 

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<div>     Recently, her husband Shane was unemployed and they lost their health insurance. She eventually went to the hospital to be treated for weakness and pain, and was diagnosed with stage IV terminal ovarian cancer. It has been a very difficult and painful road for her, having to deal with the physical pain and emotional turmoil that comes with cancer. Due to lack of insurance and income, we are raising a gofundme to help provide for her and her family in this time of need.

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<div>     We are raising money for the following reasons;

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<li>Medical expenses

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<li>Transportation

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<li>Food and Rent

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<li>Utilities

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<li>End of life arrangements

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<div>     We are asking for everyone's support in these difficult times, and thank everyone who donates and wishes to support Gretchen and her family. Any amount is welcome and every donation helps ease the financial burden on her and her family. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to Gretchen and her family.

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Christina Palmer

Charles Patterson

Margaret Limberty

Anonymous

Djuna McPherson

Christophe Mougin

Megan Mallen

Molly Bell

Lori Jones

Marilou Montis

Wendy Fox

Samuel Huffman

Gerald Bish

Lisa Thompson

Sibyl Harris

Bridget White

Sheri Jones

Traci Brisson

Help Ease Gretchen's Journey with Terminal Cancer

Help Ease Gretchen's Journey with Terminal Cancer

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