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Help for Tim and Carla

My name is Amanda and I'm asking for help to raise money for some of my oldest and dearest friends, Tim and Carla Arnold. Tim was diagnosed with lymphoma in March. He didn't feel well, his stomach kept hurting and so he went to the ER. That's when they told him he had a mass in his upper abdomen about the size of an orange. The doctors wanted to do surgery but were apprehensive due to where the mass was located so they didn't. He was sent home with medication for the pain while waiting to get the biopsy done. It came back as lymphoma. In April he began chemo and his body was reacting well considering and as time passed he lost weight due to lack of appetite and his hemoglobin began to drop as well as his blood pressure. This put a pause on the treatment. They had to get his hemoglobin and blood pressure back up. He was in and out of the hospital for that and in May, he began getting blood transfusions and fluids due to an infection. And there's been all sorts of complications since including a blockage in his intestine and surgery is too risky. He was moved to a hospital that specializes in cancer 2 hours away from his home. The cancer is spreading and no longer reacting to chemo. It's grown into his bowels/intestines and surgery is out of the question since he's now developed a blood clot in a lung. His only option now is radiation but that has the potential of creating a hole in his intestine which can lead to death. Then there's Car T Therapy which has a 1 in 3 chance of success. His last option is palliative care in which they give him only a few weeks.

Through all of this, Tim has maintained his spirits high and continues to joke and smile. He keeps trying to be strong for the love of his life, Carla. She has had to quit her job to be with him especially now that he's 2 hours away. They have some savings but as you can imagine, the difficulty of this situation and not being able to work regularly has led to them dipping into the savings.

If you could find it in your hearts to donate whatever amount you could, I know that both Tim and Carla would be very appreciative. They have never been folks to ask for anything ever. And they have always been ready to be there for everyone, especially me. My boys know them as Uncle Tim and Auntie Carla and they've helped through some of the toughest times in my life, especially when I was a single mom. Tim is trying to be at peace with dying but struggles with the thought of leaving Carla behind as he's always been her strength. Please... any help will be greatly appreciated for what's happening now... and for what may come. Thank you all in advance.
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    Amanda Ledee
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    Tampa, FL
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